US Bridges

Giles Road over BNSF

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 2N 1.5E of Gretna · Structure no. C007710414

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giles Road over BNSF is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giles Road over BNSF in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesGiles Road
CrossesBNSF
Location2N 1.5E of Gretna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.17598, -96.20295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Giles Road over BNSF built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giles Road over BNSF 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 2024.

How much traffic does Giles Road over BNSF carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Giles Road over BNSF?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Giles Road over BNSF?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.