US Bridges

Bennet RD over Little Nemaha R (r 148)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1.2E of Bennet · Structure no. C005535220

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennet RD over Little Nemaha R (r 148) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bennet RD over Little Nemaha R (r 148) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesBennet RD
CrossesLittle Nemaha R (r 148)
Location1.2E of Bennet
RouteCounty Highway 352
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6823, -96.4732
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2016)
Projected traffic161 by 2042
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 Bennet RD over Little Nemaha R (r 148) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennet RD over Little Nemaha R (r 148) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bennet RD over Little Nemaha R (r 148) carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Bennet RD over Little Nemaha R (r 148)?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bennet RD over Little Nemaha R (r 148)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.