US Bridges

N Street over Hell Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha N @ 118th · Structure no. U1825I2603

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Street over Hell Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N Street over Hell Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN Street
CrossesHell Creek
LocationOmaha N @ 118th
RouteCity Street 0I26
Coordinates41.21, -96.0967
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2003)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 N Street over Hell Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Street over Hell 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N Street over Hell Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Street over Hell Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Street over Hell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.