US Bridges

70th/YANKEE Hill over Beal Slough Trib

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 70/YNK Hill SE Lincoln · Structure no. U142512690

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

70th/YANKEE Hill over Beal Slough Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 70th/YANKEE Hill over Beal Slough Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries70th/YANKEE Hill
CrossesBeal Slough Trib
Location70/YNK Hill SE Lincoln
RouteCity Street 5247
Coordinates40.7263, -96.6252
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 70th/YANKEE Hill over Beal Slough Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70th/YANKEE Hill over Beal Slough Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 70th/YANKEE Hill over Beal Slough Trib carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 70th/YANKEE Hill over Beal Slough Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 70th/YANKEE Hill over Beal Slough Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.