US Bridges

Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Beal Slough (o 174)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Sjct US77/N2 .6W .2S · Structure no. U142514020

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Beal Slough (o 174) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Beal Slough (o 174) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesPioners BL/FAU5204
CrossesBeal Slough (o 174)
LocationSjct US77/N2 .6W .2S
RouteCounty Highway 5204
Coordinates40.7702, -96.713
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2019)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Beal Slough (o 174) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Beal Slough (o 174) 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Beal Slough (o 174) carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Beal Slough (o 174)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Beal Slough (o 174)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.