US Bridges

Warlick Blvd over Up/Bnsf RR 815-591-J

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Scl Lincoln · Structure no. SL55W00049R

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,398
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warlick Blvd over Up/Bnsf RR 815-591-J is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warlick Blvd over Up/Bnsf RR 815-591-J in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5,398 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWarlick Blvd
CrossesUp/Bnsf RR 815-591-J
LocationScl Lincoln
RouteCity Street ddddd
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7504, -96.7124
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,398 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Warlick Blvd over Up/Bnsf RR 815-591-J built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Warlick Blvd over Up/Bnsf RR 815-591-J 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Warlick Blvd over Up/Bnsf RR 815-591-J carry?

About 5,398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Warlick Blvd over Up/Bnsf RR 815-591-J?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Warlick Blvd over Up/Bnsf RR 815-591-J?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.