US Bridges

Rosa Parks Way over J/7th/8th/UPRR 814-953-P

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln L ST @ J ST · Structure no. U142503430L

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,314 ft
41 main spans
Daily traffic
8,572
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosa Parks Way over J/7th/8th/UPRR 814-953-P is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosa Parks Way over J/7th/8th/UPRR 814-953-P in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,572 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 3,314 ft (1,010.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRosa Parks Way
CrossesJ/7th/8th/UPRR 814-953-P
LocationLincoln L ST @ J ST
RouteCity Street 5230
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8081, -96.7149
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans41
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,314 ft (1,010.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,572 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosa Parks Way over J/7th/8th/UPRR 814-953-P built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosa Parks Way over J/7th/8th/UPRR 814-953-P 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rosa Parks Way over J/7th/8th/UPRR 814-953-P carry?

About 8,572 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rosa Parks Way over J/7th/8th/UPRR 814-953-P?

The structure is 3,314 ft (1,010.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rosa Parks Way over J/7th/8th/UPRR 814-953-P?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.