US Bridges

SW 40th ST over Middle Creek (l 218)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1.5N of Pioneers Park · Structure no. C005531520

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 40th ST over Middle Creek (l 218) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 40th ST over Middle Creek (l 218) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,250 by 2033. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSW 40th ST
CrossesMiddle Creek (l 218)
Location1.5N of Pioneers Park
RouteCounty Highway 315
Coordinates40.8058, -96.778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2013)
Projected traffic20,250 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 40th ST over Middle Creek (l 218) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 40th ST over Middle Creek (l 218) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SW 40th ST over Middle Creek (l 218) carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 40th ST over Middle Creek (l 218)?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SW 40th ST over Middle Creek (l 218)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.