US Bridges

N 66th St/Fau 5245 over Dead Mans Run

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln 66th @ Q · Structure no. U1425K2910

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,820
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 66th St/Fau 5245 over Dead Mans Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying N 66th St/Fau 5245 over Dead Mans Run in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN 66th St/Fau 5245
CrossesDead Mans Run
LocationLincoln 66th @ Q
RouteCity Street 5245
Coordinates40.8171, -96.6306
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,820 (2017)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 N 66th St/Fau 5245 over Dead Mans Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 66th St/Fau 5245 over Dead Mans Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does N 66th St/Fau 5245 over Dead Mans Run carry?

About 10,820 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N 66th St/Fau 5245 over Dead Mans Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns N 66th St/Fau 5245 over Dead Mans Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.