US Bridges

Martha St/Fau 5038 over UP/BNSF/26th 816-819-K

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Martha @ 26th · Structure no. U1825K2205

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
930 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,846
2011 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Martha St/Fau 5038 over UP/BNSF/26th 816-819-K is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martha St/Fau 5038 over UP/BNSF/26th 816-819-K in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 13,846 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,846 by 2031. The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesMartha St/Fau 5038
CrossesUP/BNSF/26th 816-819-K
LocationOmaha Martha @ 26th
RouteCity Street 5038
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2392, -95.9505
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length930 ft (283.5 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,846 (2011)
Projected traffic14,846 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Martha St/Fau 5038 over UP/BNSF/26th 816-819-K built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martha St/Fau 5038 over UP/BNSF/26th 816-819-K 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Martha St/Fau 5038 over UP/BNSF/26th 816-819-K carry?

About 13,846 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martha St/Fau 5038 over UP/BNSF/26th 816-819-K?

The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Martha St/Fau 5038 over UP/BNSF/26th 816-819-K?

It is owned by the Railroad.