US Bridges

Antelope Valley RD over Ped/Bike Trail

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Big X South Leg Bridge · Structure no. U142512435

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antelope Valley RD over Ped/Bike Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Antelope Valley RD over Ped/Bike Trail 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesAntelope Valley RD
CrossesPed/Bike Trail
LocationBig X South Leg Bridge
RouteCity Street 5227
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8314, -96.6983
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Antelope Valley RD over Ped/Bike Trail built?

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

What condition is Antelope Valley RD over Ped/Bike Trail 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 Antelope Valley RD over Ped/Bike Trail carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Antelope Valley RD over Ped/Bike Trail?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Antelope Valley RD over Ped/Bike Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.