US Bridges

N 56th over Dead Mans Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · N 56th ST @ Holdrege ST · Structure no. U142532925

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,330
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 56th over Dead Mans Run is a concrete culvert carrying N 56th over Dead Mans Run in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 24,330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesN 56th
CrossesDead Mans Run
LocationN 56th ST @ Holdrege ST
RouteCity Street 5241
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.828, -96.6441
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,330 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 N 56th over Dead Mans Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 56th over Dead Mans Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N 56th over Dead Mans Run carry?

About 24,330 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N 56th over Dead Mans Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns N 56th over Dead Mans Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.