US Bridges

Vinton St/Fau 5036 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-821-L

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Vinton @ 28th · Structure no. U1825D2405

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
594 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,692
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vinton St/Fau 5036 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-821-L is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vinton St/Fau 5036 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-821-L in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,692 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,692 by 2033. The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesVinton St/Fau 5036
CrossesUp/Bnsf RR 816-821-L
LocationOmaha Vinton @ 28th
RouteCity Street 5036
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2296, -95.9525
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length594 ft (181.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,692 (2013)
Projected traffic5,692 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vinton St/Fau 5036 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-821-L built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vinton St/Fau 5036 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-821-L 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vinton St/Fau 5036 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-821-L carry?

About 4,692 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vinton St/Fau 5036 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-821-L?

The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Vinton St/Fau 5036 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-821-L?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.