US Bridges

36th Street over UPRR 816-824-G

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha 36th @ D · Structure no. U182505315

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
736 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th Street over UPRR 816-824-G is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th Street over UPRR 816-824-G in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2035. The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries36th Street
CrossesUPRR 816-824-G
LocationOmaha 36th @ D
RouteCity Street 53
Coordinates41.2244, -95.9663
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length736 ft (224.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 36th Street over UPRR 816-824-G built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th Street over UPRR 816-824-G 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 36th Street over UPRR 816-824-G carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 36th Street over UPRR 816-824-G?

The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 36th Street over UPRR 816-824-G?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.