US Bridges

State Fair Park DR over Antelope Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · N14th ST Military RD · Structure no. U1425J2905

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Fair Park DR over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying State Fair Park DR over Antelope Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Fair Park DR
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationN14th ST Military RD
RouteCity Street 0J29
Coordinates40.8308, -96.6997
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 State Fair Park DR over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Fair Park DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Fair Park DR over Antelope Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Fair Park DR over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns State Fair Park DR over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.