US Bridges

Cass St/Fau 5060 over Cole Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Cass @ 77th · Structure no. U182512030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,742
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cass St/Fau 5060 over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cass St/Fau 5060 over Cole Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 17,742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,742 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCass St/Fau 5060
CrossesCole Creek
LocationOmaha Cass @ 77th
RouteCity Street 5060
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2633, -96.033
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,742 (2016)
Projected traffic18,742 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cass St/Fau 5060 over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cass St/Fau 5060 over Cole Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cass St/Fau 5060 over Cole Creek carry?

About 17,742 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cass St/Fau 5060 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cass St/Fau 5060 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.