US Bridges

Sheridan BL/FAU521 over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln Sheridan @ 33rd · Structure no. U142503815R

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,896
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan BL/FAU521 over Pedestrian Walkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan BL/FAU521 over Pedestrian Walkway in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,896 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan BL/FAU521
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
LocationLincoln Sheridan @ 33rd
RouteCity Street 5214
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7805, -96.6738
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,896 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheridan BL/FAU521 over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan BL/FAU521 over Pedestrian Walkway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sheridan BL/FAU521 over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 4,896 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan BL/FAU521 over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan BL/FAU521 over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.