US Bridges

A St/Fau 5220 over Antelope Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · A ST @ Normal Blvd · Structure no. U142503610

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,770
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A St/Fau 5220 over Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying A St/Fau 5220 over Antelope Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 69 years old, older 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 9,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesA St/Fau 5220
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationA ST @ Normal Blvd
RouteCity Street 5220
Coordinates40.7983, -96.6767
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,770 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A St/Fau 5220 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is A St/Fau 5220 over Antelope Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does A St/Fau 5220 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 9,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is A St/Fau 5220 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns A St/Fau 5220 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.