US Bridges

S 48th St/Fau 5239 over Beal Slough

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 48th ST @ N2 · Structure no. U1425G2705

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,730
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 48th St/Fau 5239 over Beal Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 48th St/Fau 5239 over Beal Slough in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 70 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 13,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS 48th St/Fau 5239
CrossesBeal Slough
LocationS 48th ST @ N2
RouteCity Street 5239
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7599, -96.6538
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,730 (2019)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 48th St/Fau 5239 over Beal Slough built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is S 48th St/Fau 5239 over Beal Slough 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S 48th St/Fau 5239 over Beal Slough carry?

About 13,730 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 48th St/Fau 5239 over Beal Slough?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns S 48th St/Fau 5239 over Beal Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.