US Bridges

Old CHENEY/FAU5202 over Beal Slough

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Old Cheney RD @ S 55th ST · Structure no. U142514220

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,921
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old CHENEY/FAU5202 over Beal Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Old CHENEY/FAU5202 over Beal Slough in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 22,921 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld CHENEY/FAU5202
CrossesBeal Slough
LocationOld Cheney RD @ S 55th ST
RouteCity Street 5202
Coordinates40.7551, -96.6462
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 inspectionDecember 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
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,921 (2021)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old CHENEY/FAU5202 over Beal Slough built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old CHENEY/FAU5202 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old CHENEY/FAU5202 over Beal Slough carry?

About 22,921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old CHENEY/FAU5202 over Beal Slough?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Old CHENEY/FAU5202 over Beal Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.