42nd St/Fau 5057 over UPRR 191-593-U
PoorClosed to trafficDouglas County, Nebraska · Omaha 42nd @ D · Structure no. U1825G5105
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
42nd St/Fau 5057 over UPRR 191-593-U is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42nd St/Fau 5057 over UPRR 191-593-U in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,800 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 42nd St/Fau 5057 over UPRR 191-593-U built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is 42nd St/Fau 5057 over UPRR 191-593-U in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does 42nd St/Fau 5057 over UPRR 191-593-U carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 42nd St/Fau 5057 over UPRR 191-593-U?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns 42nd St/Fau 5057 over UPRR 191-593-U?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.