S55G Hickman Spur over Abandoned UPRR
FairLancaster County, Nebraska · 2W Hickman · Structure no. SS55G00133
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,230
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S55G Hickman Spur over Abandoned UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S55G Hickman Spur over Abandoned UPRR in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S55G Hickman Spur over Abandoned UPRR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S55G Hickman Spur over Abandoned UPRR 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 2025.
How much traffic does S55G Hickman Spur over Abandoned UPRR carry?
About 2,230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S55G Hickman Spur over Abandoned UPRR?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S55G Hickman Spur over Abandoned UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.