US Bridges

N 40th ST over Stream (b 280)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 3.2N of Davey · Structure no. C005522745

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 40th ST over Stream (b 280) is a concrete culvert carrying N 40th ST over Stream (b 280) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN 40th ST
CrossesStream (b 280)
Location3.2N of Davey
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0361, -96.6591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2013)
Projected traffic78 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 40th ST over Stream (b 280) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 40th ST over Stream (b 280) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N 40th ST over Stream (b 280) carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N 40th ST over Stream (b 280)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N 40th ST over Stream (b 280)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.