US Bridges

Buffalo Bill Ave over Fremont Slough

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · Buff Bill Ave & Fremo · Structure no. U177514915

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,215
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Bill Ave over Fremont Slough is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Buffalo Bill Ave over Fremont Slough in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesBuffalo Bill Ave
CrossesFremont Slough
LocationBuff Bill Ave & Fremo
RouteCity Street 5805
Coordinates41.1, -100.7917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,215 (2009)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Buffalo Bill Ave over Fremont Slough built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Bill Ave over Fremont Slough 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Buffalo Bill Ave over Fremont Slough carry?

About 7,215 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Bill Ave over Fremont Slough?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Bill Ave over Fremont Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.