US Bridges

US275/N92 over 72nd Street

Poor

Douglas County, Nebraska · 72nd & L ST Intrchg · Structure no. S275 18525

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275/N92 over 72nd Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying US275/N92 over 72nd Street in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 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 24,360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,976 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS275/N92
Crosses72nd Street
Location72nd & L ST Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 275
Coordinates41.2125, -96.0239
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,360 (2018)
Projected traffic38,976 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 SystemYes

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 US275/N92 over 72nd Street built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US275/N92 over 72nd Street 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 US275/N92 over 72nd Street carry?

About 24,360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US275/N92 over 72nd Street?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US275/N92 over 72nd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.