US Bridges

Penrose Drive over Stream

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Lancaster County, Nebraska · Penrose Drive Fallbrook · Structure no. U1425N2325

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penrose Drive over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Penrose Drive over Stream 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPenrose Drive
CrossesStream
LocationPenrose Drive Fallbrook
RouteCity Street 0N23
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8814, -96.7331
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2041
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 Penrose Drive over Stream built?

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

What condition is Penrose Drive over Stream 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Penrose Drive over Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Penrose Drive over Stream?

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

Who owns Penrose Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.