US Bridges

Huntington Ave over Dead Mans Run

Poor

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln Huntington @ 35th · Structure no. U1425E3010

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,605
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington Ave over Dead Mans Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Huntington Ave over Dead Mans Run in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,605 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntington Ave
CrossesDead Mans Run
LocationLincoln Huntington @ 35th
RouteCity Street 5246
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8372, -96.6711
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,605 (2019)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntington Ave over Dead Mans Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huntington Ave over Dead Mans Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Huntington Ave over Dead Mans Run carry?

About 6,605 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huntington Ave over Dead Mans Run?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Huntington Ave over Dead Mans Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.