US Bridges

Adams St/Fau 5250 over I180

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · In Lincoln · Structure no. S180 00164

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,350
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams St/Fau 5250 over I180 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams St/Fau 5250 over I180 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,370 by 2033. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams St/Fau 5250
CrossesI180
LocationIn Lincoln
RouteCity Street 5250
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.843, -96.712
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2008)
Projected traffic7,370 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Adams St/Fau 5250 over I180 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams St/Fau 5250 over I180 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Adams St/Fau 5250 over I180 carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Adams St/Fau 5250 over I180?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Adams St/Fau 5250 over I180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.