US Bridges

S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Beal Slough

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 40th ST @ N2 · Structure no. U142522733

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,050
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Beal Slough is a concrete culvert carrying S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Beal Slough in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS 40th St/Fau 5235
CrossesBeal Slough
LocationS 40th ST @ N2
RouteCity Street 5235
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7637, -96.6633
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,050 (2021)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Beal Slough built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 40th St/Fau 5235 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Beal Slough carry?

About 14,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Beal Slough?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Beal Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.