US Bridges

NW 126th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 178)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .5S 2W of Emerald · Structure no. C005560315

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 126th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 178) is a steel truss - thru carrying NW 126th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 178) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 126th ST
CrossesS Br Middle CR (m 178)
Location.5S 2W of Emerald
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.807, -96.8921
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2003)
Projected traffic132 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 126th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 178) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is NW 126th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 178) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NW 126th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 178) carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is NW 126th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 178)?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns NW 126th ST over S Br Middle CR (m 178)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.