US Bridges

Frontage Road over Up/Bnsf RR

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · JCT US75/N370 .2E · Structure no. S370 01620A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road over Up/Bnsf RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road over Up/Bnsf RR in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2033. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage Road
CrossesUp/Bnsf RR
LocationJCT US75/N370 .2E
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1406, -95.9335
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2003)
Projected traffic3,875 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Frontage Road over Up/Bnsf RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road over Up/Bnsf RR 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Frontage Road over Up/Bnsf RR carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road over Up/Bnsf RR?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road over Up/Bnsf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.