US Bridges

Uprr/S Front ST over Eddy ST

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · Grand Island S Front&eddy · Structure no. U1045J3905

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2003 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Uprr/S Front ST over Eddy ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uprr/S Front ST over Eddy ST in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUprr/S Front ST
CrossesEddy ST
LocationGrand Island S Front&eddy
RouteCity Street 0J39
Coordinates40.9236, -98.3483
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadRailroad
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2003)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Uprr/S Front ST over Eddy ST built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uprr/S Front ST over Eddy ST 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 Uprr/S Front ST over Eddy ST carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Uprr/S Front ST over Eddy ST?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Uprr/S Front ST over Eddy ST?

It is owned by the Railroad.