US Bridges

Arbor Street over Hell Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Arbor @ 129th · Structure no. U1825Q3505

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arbor Street over Hell Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Arbor Street over Hell Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesArbor Street
CrossesHell Creek
LocationOmaha Arbor @ 129th
RouteCity Street 0Q35
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.235, -96.1133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2003)
Projected traffic537 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Arbor Street over Hell Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arbor 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Arbor Street over Hell Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arbor Street over Hell Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Arbor Street over Hell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.