US Bridges

Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek (g 123)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT I80/US6 1.7S 1.9W · Structure no. C005532620

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek (g 123) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek (g 123) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFletcher Ave
CrossesStevens Creek (g 123)
LocationJCT I80/US6 1.7S 1.9W
RouteCounty Highway 5256
Coordinates40.871, -96.603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek (g 123) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek (g 123) 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 Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek (g 123) carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek (g 123)?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek (g 123)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.