US Bridges

A ST over UP/BNSF/3rd ST

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Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln a @ 3rd ST · Structure no. U142503607

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
852 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A ST over UP/BNSF/3rd ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A ST over UP/BNSF/3rd ST in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesA ST
CrossesUP/BNSF/3rd ST
LocationLincoln a @ 3rd ST
RouteCity Street 5220
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.799, -96.7174
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length852 ft (259.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2018)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A ST over UP/BNSF/3rd ST built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is A ST over UP/BNSF/3rd ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does A ST over UP/BNSF/3rd ST carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is A ST over UP/BNSF/3rd ST?

The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns A ST over UP/BNSF/3rd ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.