US Bridges

S 70th ST over Antelope Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 70th ST @ Holmes Pk RD · Structure no. U142503113

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 70th ST over Antelope Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 70th ST over Antelope Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 33,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS 70th ST
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationS 70th ST @ Holmes Pk RD
RouteCity Street 5247
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7767, -96.6252
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,800 (2018)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 70th ST over Antelope Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does S 70th ST over Antelope Creek carry?

About 33,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 70th ST over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns S 70th ST over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.