US Bridges

Woolworth Ave/Fau over I480/US75

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S480 00131

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolworth Ave/Fau over I480/US75 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woolworth Ave/Fau over I480/US75 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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.

It carries about 1,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWoolworth Ave/Fau
CrossesI480/US75
LocationIn Omaha
RouteCity Street 5042
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2453, -95.9536
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2010)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woolworth Ave/Fau over I480/US75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Woolworth Ave/Fau over I480/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 2023.

How much traffic does Woolworth Ave/Fau over I480/US75 carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Woolworth Ave/Fau over I480/US75?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Woolworth Ave/Fau over I480/US75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.