US Bridges

S 56th St/Fau 5241 over Beal Slough

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 56th @ Old Cheney RD · Structure no. U142532915

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,190
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 56th St/Fau 5241 over Beal Slough is a concrete culvert carrying S 56th St/Fau 5241 over Beal Slough in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS 56th St/Fau 5241
CrossesBeal Slough
LocationS 56th @ Old Cheney RD
RouteCity Street 5241
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.75, -96.6433
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,190 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 56th St/Fau 5241 over Beal Slough built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 56th St/Fau 5241 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S 56th St/Fau 5241 over Beal Slough carry?

About 25,190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 56th St/Fau 5241 over Beal Slough?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S 56th St/Fau 5241 over Beal Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.