US Bridges

S 27th/NORMAL Blvd over Antelope Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 27th ST @ Normal Blvd · Structure no. U142512535

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,425
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 27th/NORMAL Blvd over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 27th/NORMAL Blvd over Antelope Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 44,425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS 27th/NORMAL Blvd
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationS 27th ST @ Normal Blvd
RouteCity Street 5231
Coordinates40.8026, -96.6824
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,425 (2021)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 27th/NORMAL Blvd over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 27th/NORMAL Blvd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S 27th/NORMAL Blvd over Antelope Creek carry?

About 44,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 27th/NORMAL Blvd over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns S 27th/NORMAL Blvd over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.