US Bridges

72nd St/Fau 5037 over I680

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 72nd ST Intrchg · Structure no. S680 00986

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,175
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd St/Fau 5037 over I680 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72nd St/Fau 5037 over I680 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 56 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 7,175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2033. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries72nd St/Fau 5037
CrossesI680
Location72nd ST Intrchg
RouteCity Street 5037
Coordinates41.3413, -96.0238
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,175 (2012)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 72nd St/Fau 5037 over I680 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 72nd St/Fau 5037 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 72nd St/Fau 5037 over I680 carry?

About 7,175 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 72nd St/Fau 5037 over I680?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd St/Fau 5037 over I680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.