US Bridges

W Adams/Fau 5248 over Uprr/Road 813-892-X

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · NW 12th @ West Adams · Structure no. U142513020

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,890
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Adams/Fau 5248 over Uprr/Road 813-892-X is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Adams/Fau 5248 over Uprr/Road 813-892-X in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesW Adams/Fau 5248
CrossesUprr/Road 813-892-X
LocationNW 12th @ West Adams
RouteCity Street 5248
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.843, -96.7431
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,890 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 W Adams/Fau 5248 over Uprr/Road 813-892-X built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Adams/Fau 5248 over Uprr/Road 813-892-X 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W Adams/Fau 5248 over Uprr/Road 813-892-X carry?

About 7,890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Adams/Fau 5248 over Uprr/Road 813-892-X?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns W Adams/Fau 5248 over Uprr/Road 813-892-X?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.