US Bridges

I St/Fau 5028 over Hell Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha I @ 120th · Structure no. U1825C2605

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,698
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I St/Fau 5028 over Hell Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I St/Fau 5028 over Hell Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 15,698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,698 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI St/Fau 5028
CrossesHell Creek
LocationOmaha I @ 120th
RouteCity Street 5028
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2162, -96.1003
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,698 (2016)
Projected traffic16,698 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I St/Fau 5028 over Hell Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I St/Fau 5028 over Hell Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I St/Fau 5028 over Hell Creek carry?

About 15,698 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I St/Fau 5028 over Hell Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I St/Fau 5028 over Hell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.