US Bridges

ST Penitentiary RD over Beal Slough

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1500 Ft Lt of SL55W00197 · Structure no. SL55W00197L

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

ST Penitentiary RD over Beal Slough is a steel culvert carrying ST Penitentiary RD over Beal Slough in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesST Penitentiary RD
CrossesBeal Slough
Location1500 Ft Lt of SL55W00197
RouteState Lands Road 0C21
Coordinates40.7683, -96.7074
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic145 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 ST Penitentiary RD over Beal Slough built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Penitentiary RD over Beal Slough 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does ST Penitentiary RD over Beal Slough carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Penitentiary RD over Beal Slough?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns ST Penitentiary RD over Beal Slough?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.