US Bridges

2O 126th ST over Mid Cr-Pawnee Lk (m 172)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · W.Edge of Pawnee Lake · Structure no. C005560320

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2O 126th ST over Mid Cr-Pawnee Lk (m 172) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 2O 126th ST over Mid Cr-Pawnee Lk (m 172) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries2O 126th ST
CrossesMid Cr-Pawnee Lk (m 172)
LocationW.Edge of Pawnee Lake
RouteCounty Highway 603
Coordinates40.8588, -96.8919
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2015)
Projected traffic795 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 2O 126th ST over Mid Cr-Pawnee Lk (m 172) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2O 126th ST over Mid Cr-Pawnee Lk (m 172) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 2O 126th ST over Mid Cr-Pawnee Lk (m 172) carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2O 126th ST over Mid Cr-Pawnee Lk (m 172)?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 2O 126th ST over Mid Cr-Pawnee Lk (m 172)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.