US Bridges

Lake St/Fau 5068 over US75

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Lake ST Intrchg · Structure no. S075 09202

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake St/Fau 5068 over US75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake St/Fau 5068 over US75 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 43 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 7,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,700 by 2033. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesLake St/Fau 5068
CrossesUS75
LocationLake ST Intrchg
RouteCity Street 5068
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2815, -95.9524
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2010)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake St/Fau 5068 over US75 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Lake St/Fau 5068 over US75 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lake St/Fau 5068 over US75 carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Lake St/Fau 5068 over US75?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lake St/Fau 5068 over US75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.