US Bridges

N 84th St/Fau 5249 over Stream (k 155)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln N 84th @ Leighton · Structure no. U142513315

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,320
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 84th St/Fau 5249 over Stream (k 155) is a concrete culvert carrying N 84th St/Fau 5249 over Stream (k 155) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 29,320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN 84th St/Fau 5249
CrossesStream (k 155)
LocationLincoln N 84th @ Leighton
RouteCity Street 5249
Coordinates40.8371, -96.6059
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,320 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 84th St/Fau 5249 over Stream (k 155) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 84th St/Fau 5249 over Stream (k 155) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N 84th St/Fau 5249 over Stream (k 155) carry?

About 29,320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N 84th St/Fau 5249 over Stream (k 155)?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N 84th St/Fau 5249 over Stream (k 155)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.