US Bridges

Sprague ST over I680

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S680 00532

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague ST over I680 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sprague ST over I680 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2033. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSprague ST
CrossesI680
LocationIn Omaha
RouteCity Street 0H14
Coordinates41.2962, -96.0716
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1997)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sprague ST over I680 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprague ST over I680 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Sprague ST over I680 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sprague ST over I680?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague ST over I680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.