US Bridges

Pioneers Blvd over Stevens Creek (q 72)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2S 1E of Walton · Structure no. C005524025

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneers Blvd over Stevens Creek (q 72) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pioneers Blvd over Stevens Creek (q 72) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesPioneers Blvd
CrossesStevens Creek (q 72)
Location2S 1E of Walton
RouteCounty Highway 240
Coordinates40.7696, -96.5405
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2018)
Projected traffic258 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Pioneers Blvd over Stevens Creek (q 72) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneers Blvd over Stevens Creek (q 72) 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pioneers Blvd over Stevens Creek (q 72) carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pioneers Blvd over Stevens Creek (q 72)?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneers Blvd over Stevens Creek (q 72)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.