US Bridges

Airpark RD/FAU5203 over Oak Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Air Park RD @ NW41st · Structure no. U1425I2405

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airpark RD/FAU5203 over Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airpark RD/FAU5203 over Oak Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesAirpark RD/FAU5203
CrossesOak Creek
LocationAir Park RD @ NW41st
RouteCity Street 5203
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8555, -96.7797
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2002)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airpark RD/FAU5203 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airpark RD/FAU5203 over Oak Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Airpark RD/FAU5203 over Oak Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airpark RD/FAU5203 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Airpark RD/FAU5203 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.