US Bridges

72nd St/Fau 5037 over UPRR 816-828-J

Poor

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha 72nd @ F · Structure no. U182504710

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
56,260
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd St/Fau 5037 over UPRR 816-828-J is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72nd St/Fau 5037 over UPRR 816-828-J in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 59 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 56,260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61,886 by 2033. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries72nd St/Fau 5037
CrossesUPRR 816-828-J
LocationOmaha 72nd @ F
RouteCity Street 5037
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2216, -96.0239
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,260 (2014)
Projected traffic61,886 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 72nd St/Fau 5037 over UPRR 816-828-J built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is 72nd St/Fau 5037 over UPRR 816-828-J in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 72nd St/Fau 5037 over UPRR 816-828-J carry?

About 56,260 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 72nd St/Fau 5037 over UPRR 816-828-J?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd St/Fau 5037 over UPRR 816-828-J?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.