US Bridges

Vine Street over Dead Mans Run

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln Vine @ Cotner · Structure no. U1425G3205

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,110
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine Street over Dead Mans Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vine Street over Dead Mans Run in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 11,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesVine Street
CrossesDead Mans Run
LocationLincoln Vine @ Cotner
RouteCity Street 5240
Coordinates40.8207, -96.6341
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,110 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Vine Street over Dead Mans Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Vine Street 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Vine Street over Dead Mans Run carry?

About 11,110 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vine Street over Dead Mans Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Vine Street over Dead Mans Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.