US Bridges

West O over 7th/8th/UP/BNSF815-575-A

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · West O ST @ 7th ST · Structure no. U142503445

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,867 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
23,286
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West O over 7th/8th/UP/BNSF815-575-A is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West O over 7th/8th/UP/BNSF815-575-A in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 23,286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,867 ft (569.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesWest O
Crosses7th/8th/UP/BNSF815-575-A
LocationWest O ST @ 7th ST
RouteCity Street 5266
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8138, -96.7142
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,867 ft (569.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,286 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West O over 7th/8th/UP/BNSF815-575-A built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is West O over 7th/8th/UP/BNSF815-575-A 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West O over 7th/8th/UP/BNSF815-575-A carry?

About 23,286 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West O over 7th/8th/UP/BNSF815-575-A?

The structure is 1,867 ft (569.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns West O over 7th/8th/UP/BNSF815-575-A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.