US Bridges

Vine ST over Antelope Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Vine ST @ N 21st ST · Structure no. U1425H3220

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine ST over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vine ST over Antelope Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 116 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesVine ST
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationVine ST @ N 21st ST
RouteCity Street 5240
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8211, -96.6918
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Vine ST over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Vine ST over Antelope 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Vine ST over Antelope Creek carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vine ST over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Vine ST over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.