38th ST over Dead Mans Run
FairPosted for loadLancaster County, Nebraska · 38th ST on East Campus · Structure no. S006 31703A
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
38th ST over Dead Mans Run is a steel truss - thru carrying 38th ST over Dead Mans Run in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38th ST over Dead Mans Run built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 38th ST over Dead Mans Run 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does 38th ST over Dead Mans Run carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 38th ST over Dead Mans Run?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 38th ST over Dead Mans Run?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.