N 52nd Street over Dead Mans Run
PoorLancaster County, Nebraska · Francis ST @ N 52nd ST · Structure no. U1425L2710
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 52nd Street over Dead Mans Run is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N 52nd Street over Dead Mans Run in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N 52nd Street over Dead Mans Run built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 52nd Street over Dead Mans Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does N 52nd Street over Dead Mans Run carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N 52nd Street over Dead Mans Run?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns N 52nd Street over Dead Mans Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.