US Bridges

N2 over BNSF RR

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln South Beltway · Structure no. S002 46100L

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
633 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2 over BNSF RR in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,420 by 2042. The structure is 633 ft (193 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesN2
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationLincoln South Beltway
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.69117, -96.67869
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length633 ft (193 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2012)
Projected traffic11,420 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N2 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2 over BNSF RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N2 over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N2 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 633 ft (193 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.