US Bridges

Adams Street over Stevens Creek Trib

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C005543028

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Street over Stevens Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Adams Street over Stevens Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesAdams Street
CrossesStevens Creek Trib
Location_
RouteCity Street 5250
Coordinates40.8424, -96.5889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

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 Adams Street over Stevens Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Street over Stevens Creek Trib 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 Adams Street over Stevens Creek Trib carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Adams Street over Stevens Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Adams Street over Stevens Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.