US Bridges

Aster RD over Oak Creek Trib

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Aster Rd/Tallgrass Pkwy · Structure no. U1425H2155

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aster RD over Oak Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Aster RD over Oak Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAster RD
CrossesOak Creek Trib
LocationAster Rd/Tallgrass Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0H21
Coordinates40.8798, -96.732
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic750 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 Aster RD over Oak Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aster RD over Oak Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Aster RD over Oak Creek Trib carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Aster RD over Oak Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Aster RD over Oak Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.