US Bridges

96th ST over BNSF RR

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · .5W of LA Vista · Structure no. U138332920

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,150
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th ST over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 96th ST over BNSF RR in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 13,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,355 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries96th ST
CrossesBNSF RR
Location.5W of LA Vista
RouteCity Street 3793
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1882, -96.0619
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,150 (2007)
Projected traffic22,355 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 96th ST over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th ST over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 96th ST over BNSF RR carry?

About 13,150 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 96th ST over BNSF RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 96th ST over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.