US Bridges

Adams St/Fas 5250 over Stevens Creek (k 123)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US34/US77 6.6E · Structure no. C005543030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,937
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams St/Fas 5250 over Stevens Creek (k 123) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Adams St/Fas 5250 over Stevens Creek (k 123) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,292 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesAdams St/Fas 5250
CrossesStevens Creek (k 123)
LocationJCT US34/US77 6.6E
RouteCounty Highway 5250
Coordinates40.8424, -96.5835
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2018)
Projected traffic3,292 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 Adams St/Fas 5250 over Stevens Creek (k 123) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams St/Fas 5250 over Stevens Creek (k 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 Adams St/Fas 5250 over Stevens Creek (k 123) carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Adams St/Fas 5250 over Stevens Creek (k 123)?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Adams St/Fas 5250 over Stevens Creek (k 123)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.