US Bridges

S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Antelope Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 40th ST @ Normal Blvd · Structure no. U142522734

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,470
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Antelope Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS 40th St/Fau 5235
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationS 40th ST @ Normal Blvd
RouteCity Street 5235
Coordinates40.7894, -96.6633
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,470 (2019)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Antelope Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 15,470 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S 40th St/Fau 5235 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.