US Bridges

S 70th ST over Beal Slough Trib (p 141)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 70th ST @ Pine Lake RD · Structure no. U142503112

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,999
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 70th ST over Beal Slough Trib (p 141) is a concrete culvert carrying S 70th ST over Beal Slough Trib (p 141) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,999 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS 70th ST
CrossesBeal Slough Trib (p 141)
LocationS 70th ST @ Pine Lake RD
RouteCity Street 5247
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7411, -96.6253
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,999 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S 70th ST over Beal Slough Trib (p 141) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 70th ST over Beal Slough Trib (p 141) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S 70th ST over Beal Slough Trib (p 141) carry?

About 19,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 70th ST over Beal Slough Trib (p 141)?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns S 70th ST over Beal Slough Trib (p 141)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.