US Bridges

K ST over 1st/J/7th/8th/BNSF/UPRR

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln K ST @ J ST · Structure no. U142503430R

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,199 ft
40 main spans
Daily traffic
9,514
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

K ST over 1st/J/7th/8th/BNSF/UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K ST over 1st/J/7th/8th/BNSF/UPRR in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,514 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2039. The structure is 3,199 ft (975.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesK ST
Crosses1st/J/7th/8th/BNSF/UPRR
LocationLincoln K ST @ J ST
RouteCity Street 5228
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8072, -96.7174
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans40
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,199 ft (975.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,514 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was K ST over 1st/J/7th/8th/BNSF/UPRR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is K ST over 1st/J/7th/8th/BNSF/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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K ST over 1st/J/7th/8th/BNSF/UPRR carry?

About 9,514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K ST over 1st/J/7th/8th/BNSF/UPRR?

The structure is 3,199 ft (975.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns K ST over 1st/J/7th/8th/BNSF/UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.