US Bridges

S 27th St/Fau 5231 over Beal Slough

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 27th ST @ N2 · Structure no. U142512525

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,380
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 27th St/Fau 5231 over Beal Slough is a concrete culvert carrying S 27th St/Fau 5231 over Beal Slough in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 60 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 25,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS 27th St/Fau 5231
CrossesBeal Slough
LocationS 27th ST @ N2
RouteCity Street 5231
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7681, -96.6831
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,380 (2021)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 27th St/Fau 5231 over Beal Slough built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is S 27th St/Fau 5231 over Beal Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S 27th St/Fau 5231 over Beal Slough carry?

About 25,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 27th St/Fau 5231 over Beal Slough?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S 27th St/Fau 5231 over Beal Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.