US Bridges

Mason Street over UPRR

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Mason @ 16th · Structure no. U1825Q2005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Street over UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mason Street over UPRR in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2032. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesMason Street
CrossesUPRR
LocationOmaha Mason @ 16th
RouteCity Street 0Q20
Coordinates41.25, -95.9367
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2012)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason Street over UPRR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Street over UPRR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mason Street over UPRR carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mason Street over UPRR?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Street over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.