US Bridges

SW 72nd ST over Olive Branch (v 90)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1NE of Olive CR State Rec · Structure no. C005501105

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 72nd ST over Olive Branch (v 90) is a steel truss - thru carrying SW 72nd ST over Olive Branch (v 90) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 72nd ST
CrossesOlive Branch (v 90)
Location1NE of Olive CR State Rec
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5929, -96.8188
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2003)
Projected traffic108 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 72nd ST over Olive Branch (v 90) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SW 72nd ST over Olive Branch (v 90) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SW 72nd ST over Olive Branch (v 90) carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is SW 72nd ST over Olive Branch (v 90)?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW 72nd ST over Olive Branch (v 90)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.