US Bridges

Military Ave over I680

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S680 00654

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Ave over I680 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Ave over I680 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesMilitary Ave
CrossesI680
LocationIn Omaha
RouteCity Street 0G12
Coordinates41.3139, -96.0703
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2003)
Projected traffic6,250 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Ave over I680 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Military Ave 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 Military Ave over I680 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Military Ave over I680?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Military Ave over I680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.