US Bridges

W Cummings ST over Oak Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · W Cummings @ NW 41st · Structure no. U1425C2405

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cummings ST over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Cummings ST over Oak Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesW Cummings ST
CrossesOak Creek
LocationW Cummings @ NW 41st
RouteCity Street 0C24
Coordinates40.8634, -96.7796
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2009)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 W Cummings ST over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cummings ST over Oak 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does W Cummings ST over Oak Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Cummings ST over Oak Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns W Cummings ST over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.