US Bridges

Van Dorn ST over Folsom ST (l 5)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/N2 .1 SW · Structure no. U142503603P

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,990
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Dorn ST over Folsom ST (l 5) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Van Dorn ST over Folsom ST (l 5) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesVan Dorn ST
CrossesFolsom ST (l 5)
LocationJCT US77/N2 .1 SW
RouteCounty Highway 5208
Coordinates40.7869, -96.732
Functional classUrban Minor 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,990 (2015)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Dorn ST over Folsom ST (l 5) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Dorn ST over Folsom ST (l 5) 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 2022.

How much traffic does Van Dorn ST over Folsom ST (l 5) carry?

About 8,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Van Dorn ST over Folsom ST (l 5)?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Van Dorn ST over Folsom ST (l 5)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.