US Bridges

N 27th St/Fau 5231 over Bnsf/City Sts 064-127-R

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln 27th @ Leighton · Structure no. U142522533

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,234 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
27,690
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 27th St/Fau 5231 over Bnsf/City Sts 064-127-R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 27th St/Fau 5231 over Bnsf/City Sts 064-127-R in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 27,690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2042. The structure is 1,234 ft (376.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN 27th St/Fau 5231
CrossesBnsf/City Sts 064-127-R
LocationLincoln 27th @ Leighton
RouteCity Street 5231
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8361, -96.6821
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,234 ft (376.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,690 (2019)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N 27th St/Fau 5231 over Bnsf/City Sts 064-127-R built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is N 27th St/Fau 5231 over Bnsf/City Sts 064-127-R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N 27th St/Fau 5231 over Bnsf/City Sts 064-127-R carry?

About 27,690 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N 27th St/Fau 5231 over Bnsf/City Sts 064-127-R?

The structure is 1,234 ft (376.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N 27th St/Fau 5231 over Bnsf/City Sts 064-127-R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.