US Bridges

FAU 5823 over Burlington Ditch @ Bicen

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Nebraska · Burlington Blvd @ Bicent · Structure no. U177515710

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5823 over Burlington Ditch @ Bicen is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5823 over Burlington Ditch @ Bicen in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5823
CrossesBurlington Ditch @ Bicen
LocationBurlington Blvd @ Bicent
RouteCity Street 5823
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1292, -100.7341
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2013)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5823 over Burlington Ditch @ Bicen built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5823 over Burlington Ditch @ Bicen 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5823 over Burlington Ditch @ Bicen carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is FAU 5823 over Burlington Ditch @ Bicen?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5823 over Burlington Ditch @ Bicen?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.