US Bridges

54th Street over N2

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln South Beltway · Structure no. S002 46260

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

About this bridge

54th Street over N2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 54th Street over N2 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 9 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 5,920 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Carries54th Street
CrossesN2
LocationLincoln South Beltway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.68971, -96.64833
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2012)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 54th Street over N2 built?

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

What condition is 54th Street over N2 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 54th Street over N2 carry?

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

How long is 54th Street over N2?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 54th Street over N2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.