US Bridges

Tallgrass Parkway over Stream

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Tallgrass/Blue Sage Blvd · Structure no. U1425G1940

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallgrass Parkway over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Tallgrass Parkway over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTallgrass Parkway
CrossesStream
LocationTallgrass/Blue Sage Blvd
RouteCity Street 0G19
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8787, -96.7314
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2003)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tallgrass Parkway over Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallgrass Parkway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tallgrass Parkway over Stream carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Tallgrass Parkway over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tallgrass Parkway over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.