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S68th St/Fas 3265 over Hickman Br/Bnsf RR(S-26)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S68th ST Hickman NE · Structure no. C005503105

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
745 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,089
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S68th St/Fas 3265 over Hickman Br/Bnsf RR(S-26) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S68th St/Fas 3265 over Hickman Br/Bnsf RR(S-26) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,089 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,651 by 2037. The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS68th St/Fas 3265
CrossesHickman Br/Bnsf RR(S-26)
LocationS68th ST Hickman NE
RouteCity Street 3265
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6167, -96.6294
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length745 ft (227.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,089 (2017)
Projected traffic8,651 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S68th St/Fas 3265 over Hickman Br/Bnsf RR(S-26) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S68th St/Fas 3265 over Hickman Br/Bnsf RR(S-26) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S68th St/Fas 3265 over Hickman Br/Bnsf RR(S-26) carry?

About 5,089 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is S68th St/Fas 3265 over Hickman Br/Bnsf RR(S-26)?

The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns S68th St/Fas 3265 over Hickman Br/Bnsf RR(S-26)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.