SW 40 TH Street over BNSF RR
GoodLancaster County, Nebraska · .3 S SW40 & W O ST · Structure no. U142502405
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,242 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,180
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 40 TH Street over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 40 TH Street over BNSF RR in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 1,242 ft (378.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SW 40 TH Street over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 40 TH Street over BNSF RR 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SW 40 TH Street over BNSF RR carry?
About 3,180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW 40 TH Street over BNSF RR?
The structure is 1,242 ft (378.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SW 40 TH Street over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.