US Bridges

N38 over Abandoned UPRR

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 38th & Center Omaha · Structure no. U182500980

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N38 over Abandoned UPRR is a concrete continuous slab carrying N38 over Abandoned UPRR in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 17,300 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN38
CrossesAbandoned UPRR
Location38th & Center Omaha
RouteCity Street 38
Coordinates41.2415, -95.9701
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 inspectionMay 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2010)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 over Abandoned UPRR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is N38 over Abandoned UPRR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N38 over Abandoned UPRR carry?

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

How long is N38 over Abandoned UPRR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns N38 over Abandoned UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.