US Bridges

Farnam St/Fau 5052 over I480/US75

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S480 00216

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farnam St/Fau 5052 over I480/US75 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farnam St/Fau 5052 over I480/US75 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 6 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 13,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,800 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFarnam St/Fau 5052
CrossesI480/US75
LocationIn Omaha
RouteCity Street 5052
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2577, -95.9538
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2010)
Projected traffic11,800 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 SystemNo

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 Farnam St/Fau 5052 over I480/US75 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Farnam St/Fau 5052 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Farnam St/Fau 5052 over I480/US75 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Farnam St/Fau 5052 over I480/US75?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Farnam St/Fau 5052 over I480/US75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.