US Bridges

NW 40th ST over Stream (f 11)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2.5N of Municipal Airport · Structure no. C005541525

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 40th ST over Stream (f 11) is a concrete culvert carrying NW 40th ST over Stream (f 11) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesNW 40th ST
CrossesStream (f 11)
Location2.5N of Municipal Airport
RouteCounty Highway 415
Coordinates40.9078, -96.7774
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic98 (2016)
Projected traffic163 by 2036
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 NW 40th ST over Stream (f 11) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 40th ST over Stream (f 11) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NW 40th ST over Stream (f 11) carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is NW 40th ST over Stream (f 11)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NW 40th ST over Stream (f 11)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.