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NW 48th ST over Stream

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Lancaster County, Nebraska · NW 48th Interchange · Structure no. U142513010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 48th ST over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NW 48th ST over Stream 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 48th ST
CrossesStream
LocationNW 48th Interchange
RouteCity Street 48
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8427, -96.7873
Functional classUrban Local

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2020)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 NW 48th ST over Stream built?

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

What condition is NW 48th ST over Stream 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 2022.

How much traffic does NW 48th ST over Stream carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 48th ST over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NW 48th ST over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.