US Bridges

Q St/Fau 5026 over I80

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S080 44459

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,140
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q St/Fau 5026 over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Q St/Fau 5026 over I80 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 6 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 22,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,450 by 2033. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesQ St/Fau 5026
CrossesI80
LocationIn Omaha
RouteCity Street 5026
Coordinates41.2053, -96.094
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,140 (2010)
Projected traffic24,450 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Q St/Fau 5026 over I80 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Q St/Fau 5026 over I80 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Q St/Fau 5026 over I80 carry?

About 22,140 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Q St/Fau 5026 over I80?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Q St/Fau 5026 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.