US Bridges

W. 26th. St. over BNSF RR 083-188-H

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Nebraska · 14925 W. 26th St. · Structure no. C000101410

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
243 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2003 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

W. 26th. St. over BNSF RR 083-188-H is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying W. 26th. St. over BNSF RR 083-188-H in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 26th. St.
CrossesBNSF RR 083-188-H
Location14925 W. 26th St.
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6114, -98.6054
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2003)
Projected traffic340 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 26th. St. over BNSF RR 083-188-H built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 26th. St. over BNSF RR 083-188-H 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W. 26th. St. over BNSF RR 083-188-H carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W. 26th. St. over BNSF RR 083-188-H?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W. 26th. St. over BNSF RR 083-188-H?

It is owned by the Railroad.