US Bridges

N38/W Center RD over 72nd ST

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 72nd & West Center Omaha · Structure no. U182500685

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N38/W Center RD over 72nd ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N38/W Center RD over 72nd ST in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 22,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,500 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN38/W Center RD
Crosses72nd ST
Location72nd & West Center Omaha
RouteCity Street 38
Coordinates41.2345, -96.0239
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2010)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N38/W Center RD over 72nd ST built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N38/W Center RD over 72nd ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N38/W Center RD over 72nd ST carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is N38/W Center RD over 72nd ST?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns N38/W Center RD over 72nd ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.