US Bridges

US75 over J ST

Poor

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S075 08730L

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over J ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 over J ST in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 55 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 85,640 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,614 by 2038. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS75
CrossesJ ST
LocationIn Omaha
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates41.2147, -95.9527
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,640 (2018)
Projected traffic115,614 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 US75 over J ST built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US75 over J ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US75 over J ST carry?

About 85,640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US75 over J ST?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US75 over J ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.