US Bridges

NB-US75 over UPRR

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · Nebraska City Bypass · Structure no. S075 04736R

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,365
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-US75 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB-US75 over UPRR in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,365 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,857 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNB-US75
CrossesUPRR
LocationNebraska City Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6541, -95.8761
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,365 (2018)
Projected traffic16,857 by 2038
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB-US75 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB-US75 over UPRR 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does NB-US75 over UPRR carry?

About 9,365 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is NB-US75 over UPRR?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NB-US75 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.