US Bridges

John St/Fas 3940 over Omaha Creek

Fair

Dakota County, Nebraska · Homer John @ Front · Structure no. M123023015

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John St/Fas 3940 over Omaha Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying John St/Fas 3940 over Omaha Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn St/Fas 3940
CrossesOmaha Creek
LocationHomer John @ Front
RouteCity Street 3940
CountyDakota County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3213, -96.4878
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2011)
Projected traffic410 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 John St/Fas 3940 over Omaha Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is John St/Fas 3940 over Omaha Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does John St/Fas 3940 over Omaha Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is John St/Fas 3940 over Omaha Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns John St/Fas 3940 over Omaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.