US Bridges

N 33rd St/Fau 5233 over Dead Mans Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln 33rd @ Baldwin · Structure no. U1425G2515

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,850
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 33rd St/Fau 5233 over Dead Mans Run is a concrete culvert carrying N 33rd St/Fau 5233 over Dead Mans Run in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 10,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesN 33rd St/Fau 5233
CrossesDead Mans Run
LocationLincoln 33rd @ Baldwin
RouteCity Street 5233
Coordinates40.8383, -96.6728
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,850 (2019)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 33rd St/Fau 5233 over Dead Mans Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 33rd St/Fau 5233 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 33rd St/Fau 5233 over Dead Mans Run carry?

About 10,850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N 33rd St/Fau 5233 over Dead Mans Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns N 33rd St/Fau 5233 over Dead Mans Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.