US Bridges

US275/N92 over BNSF RR 074-715-B

Poor

Douglas County, Nebraska · 36th & L Street Omaha · Structure no. S275 18809

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
632 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
26,985
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275/N92 over BNSF RR 074-715-B is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US275/N92 over BNSF RR 074-715-B in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 86 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 26,985 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,779 by 2038. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275/N92
CrossesBNSF RR 074-715-B
Location36th & L Street Omaha
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2125, -95.9687
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,985 (2018)
Projected traffic37,779 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US275/N92 over BNSF RR 074-715-B built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US275/N92 over BNSF RR 074-715-B 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US275/N92 over BNSF RR 074-715-B carry?

About 26,985 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US275/N92 over BNSF RR 074-715-B?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US275/N92 over BNSF RR 074-715-B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.