US Bridges

NW 126th ST over Stream (m 177)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1E I80/SEWARD CO Line · Structure no. C005560317

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 126th ST over Stream (m 177) is a concrete culvert carrying NW 126th ST over Stream (m 177) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 126th ST
CrossesStream (m 177)
Location1E I80/SEWARD CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8212, -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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2015)
Projected traffic911 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 126th ST over Stream (m 177) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 126th ST over Stream (m 177) 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 NW 126th ST over Stream (m 177) carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 126th ST over Stream (m 177)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns NW 126th ST over Stream (m 177)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.