US Bridges

Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek Trib

Poor

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Fletcher Ave @ N 84th ST · Structure no. U142532615

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFletcher Ave
CrossesStevens Creek Trib
LocationFletcher Ave @ N 84th ST
RouteCity Street 5256
Coordinates40.8711, -96.6086
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2009)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek Trib carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Ave over Stevens Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.