US Bridges

Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Cole Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Blondo @ 78th ST · Structure no. U182531835

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,112
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Cole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Cole Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 22,112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,112 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesBlondo St/Fau 5066
CrossesCole Creek
LocationBlondo @ 78th ST
RouteCity Street 5066
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2778, -96.0338
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,112 (2012)
Projected traffic23,112 by 2032
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 Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blondo St/Fau 5066 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 Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Cole Creek carry?

About 22,112 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.