US Bridges

N 98th ST over Oak Creek Trib

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Boathouse RD @ 98th · Structure no. U1425L6515

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,830
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 98th ST over Oak Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying N 98th ST over Oak Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,250 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN 98th ST
CrossesOak Creek Trib
LocationBoathouse RD @ 98th
RouteCity Street 0L65
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8158, -96.5878
Functional classUrban Local

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,830 (2021)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N 98th ST over Oak Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 98th ST over Oak Creek Trib 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 2022.

How much traffic does N 98th ST over Oak Creek Trib carry?

About 3,830 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is N 98th ST over Oak Creek Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns N 98th ST over Oak Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.