US Bridges

Adams ST over Oak Creek Trib

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Adams ST @ I180 · Structure no. U1425F2115

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams ST over Oak Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Adams ST over Oak Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6 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 6,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,350 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams ST
CrossesOak Creek Trib
LocationAdams ST @ I180
RouteCity Street 5250
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.843, -96.7099
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2005)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Adams ST over Oak Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Adams ST over Oak Creek Trib 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 Adams ST over Oak Creek Trib carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Adams ST over Oak Creek Trib?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Adams ST over Oak Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.