US Bridges

Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over US75

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Douglas County, Nebraska · Ames Ave/Storz Exp Intchg · Structure no. S075 09327

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over US75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over US75 in Douglas 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,400 by 2033. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesAmes Ave/Fau 5080
CrossesUS75
LocationAmes Ave/Storz Exp Intchg
RouteCity Street 5080
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2996, -95.9518
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2010)
Projected traffic9,400 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 Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over US75 built?

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

What condition is Ames Ave/Fau 5080 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 Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over US75 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over US75?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over US75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.