US Bridges

Air Park RD over Stream

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Air Park RD @ NW 47th ST · Structure no. U1425I2403

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Air Park RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Air Park RD over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesAir Park RD
CrossesStream
LocationAir Park RD @ NW 47th ST
RouteCity Street 5203
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.855, -96.7867
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2002)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Air Park RD over Stream built?

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

What condition is Air Park RD over Stream 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 Air Park RD over Stream carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Air Park RD over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Air Park RD over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.