US Bridges

168th Street over BNSF RR 073-181-H

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 3E 3N Gretna · Structure no. C007721717

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

168th Street over BNSF RR 073-181-H is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 168th Street over BNSF RR 073-181-H in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2033. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries168th Street
CrossesBNSF RR 073-181-H
Location3E 3N Gretna
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1833, -96.1767
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2003)
Projected traffic139 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 168th Street over BNSF RR 073-181-H built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 168th Street over BNSF RR 073-181-H 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 168th Street over BNSF RR 073-181-H carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 168th Street over BNSF RR 073-181-H?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 168th Street over BNSF RR 073-181-H?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.