US Bridges

N 1st St/Fau 5213 over Oak Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · N 1st @ Cornhusker HWY · Structure no. U142512135

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,740
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 1st St/Fau 5213 over Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 1st St/Fau 5213 over Oak Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN 1st St/Fau 5213
CrossesOak Creek
LocationN 1st @ Cornhusker HWY
RouteCity Street 5213
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8319, -96.7205
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,740 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 N 1st St/Fau 5213 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 1st St/Fau 5213 over Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does N 1st St/Fau 5213 over Oak Creek carry?

About 4,740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N 1st St/Fau 5213 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N 1st St/Fau 5213 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.