US Bridges

W Van Dorn ST over Up/Bnsf RR 813-886-U

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 0.82 MI SE JCT US77 · Structure no. S002 45750

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,480
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Van Dorn ST over Up/Bnsf RR 813-886-U is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Van Dorn ST over Up/Bnsf RR 813-886-U in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 19,480 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,220 by 2038. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesW Van Dorn ST
CrossesUp/Bnsf RR 813-886-U
Location0.82 MI SE JCT US77
RouteCity Street 5294
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7853, -96.7154
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,480 (2018)
Projected traffic29,220 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Van Dorn ST over Up/Bnsf RR 813-886-U built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Van Dorn ST over Up/Bnsf RR 813-886-U 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Van Dorn ST over Up/Bnsf RR 813-886-U carry?

About 19,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is W Van Dorn ST over Up/Bnsf RR 813-886-U?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns W Van Dorn ST over Up/Bnsf RR 813-886-U?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.