US Bridges

Bennet RD over Stream (r 139)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .2W of Bennet · Structure no. C005535215

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennet RD over Stream (r 139) is a concrete culvert carrying Bennet RD over Stream (r 139) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesBennet RD
CrossesStream (r 139)
Location.2W of Bennet
RouteCounty Highway 352
Coordinates40.6827, -96.5145
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2016)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Bennet RD over Stream (r 139) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennet RD over Stream (r 139) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bennet RD over Stream (r 139) carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bennet RD over Stream (r 139)?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bennet RD over Stream (r 139)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.