US Bridges

Old Cheney over Stream

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 7th and Old Cheney · Structure no. U142514212

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cheney over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Old Cheney 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long.

CarriesOld Cheney
CrossesStream
Location7th and Old Cheney
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7555, -96.7106
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic5 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Old Cheney over Stream built?

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

What condition is Old Cheney 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Cheney over Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Cheney over Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Cheney over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.