US Bridges

US275 over US75

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Nebraska · Kennedy Exp/L ST Intrchg · Structure no. S275 18910

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over US75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US275 over US75 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 19,820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,748 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesUS75
LocationKennedy Exp/L ST Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2122, -95.9503
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,820 (2018)
Projected traffic27,748 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US275 over US75 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US275 over US75 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 US275 over US75 carry?

About 19,820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US275 over US75?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over US75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.