US Bridges

N 1st St/Fau 5254 over I80

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1E Lincoln Airport Intrch · Structure no. S080 40066

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 1st St/Fau 5254 over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 1st St/Fau 5254 over I80 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 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 19,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,010 by 2033. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN 1st St/Fau 5254
CrossesI80
Location1E Lincoln Airport Intrch
RouteCounty Highway 5254
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8577, -96.7208
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2008)
Projected traffic21,010 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N 1st St/Fau 5254 over I80 built?

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

What condition is N 1st St/Fau 5254 over I80 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 N 1st St/Fau 5254 over I80 carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is N 1st St/Fau 5254 over I80?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns N 1st St/Fau 5254 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.