US Bridges

Leavenworth St/Fau over I480/US75

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Leavenworth ST Intrchg · Structure no. S480 00180

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leavenworth St/Fau over I480/US75 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leavenworth St/Fau over I480/US75 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 15,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,200 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesLeavenworth St/Fau
CrossesI480/US75
LocationLeavenworth ST Intrchg
RouteCity Street 5044
Coordinates41.2524, -95.9538
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2010)
Projected traffic24,200 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Leavenworth St/Fau over I480/US75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Leavenworth St/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 Leavenworth St/Fau over I480/US75 carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Leavenworth St/Fau over I480/US75?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Leavenworth St/Fau over I480/US75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.