US Bridges

NW 48th / FAU 5201 over West Oak Creek (f 44)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US34/N79 .4E .7S · Structure no. C005501305P

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,534
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 48th / FAU 5201 over West Oak Creek (f 44) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NW 48th / FAU 5201 over West Oak Creek (f 44) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,534 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 48th / FAU 5201
CrossesWest Oak Creek (f 44)
LocationJCT US34/N79 .4E .7S
RouteCounty Highway 5201
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8775, -96.7857
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,534 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 48th / FAU 5201 over West Oak Creek (f 44) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 48th / FAU 5201 over West Oak Creek (f 44) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NW 48th / FAU 5201 over West Oak Creek (f 44) carry?

About 5,534 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is NW 48th / FAU 5201 over West Oak Creek (f 44)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NW 48th / FAU 5201 over West Oak Creek (f 44)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.