US Bridges

S 48th ST over Antelope Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 48th ST @ Normal Blvd · Structure no. U1425G2710

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,130
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 48th ST over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 48th ST over Antelope Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 20,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesS 48th ST
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationS 48th ST @ Normal Blvd
RouteCity Street 5239
Coordinates40.7877, -96.6538
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic20,130 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S 48th ST over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 48th ST over Antelope Creek 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 S 48th ST over Antelope Creek carry?

About 20,130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 48th ST over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S 48th ST over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.