US Bridges

Q Street over Antelope Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Q ST Bet. 21&22nd · Structure no. U142511555

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,560
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q Street over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Q Street over Antelope Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesQ Street
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationQ ST Bet. 21&22nd
RouteCity Street 5238
Coordinates40.8158, -96.6901
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,560 (2015)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Q Street over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Q Street over Antelope Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Q Street over Antelope Creek carry?

About 3,560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Q Street over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Q Street over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.