US Bridges

39th ST over BNSF RR 074-716-H

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha 39th @ O · Structure no. U1825J5105

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

39th ST over BNSF RR 074-716-H is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39th ST over BNSF RR 074-716-H in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries39th ST
CrossesBNSF RR 074-716-H
LocationOmaha 39th @ O
RouteCity Street 0J51
Coordinates41.2092, -95.9717
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 39th ST over BNSF RR 074-716-H built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39th ST over BNSF RR 074-716-H 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 39th ST over BNSF RR 074-716-H carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 39th ST over BNSF RR 074-716-H?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 39th ST over BNSF RR 074-716-H?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.