42ND ST/FAU 5057
Carrying 42ND ST/FAU 5057 over UPRR 816-825-N
OMAHA 42ND @ I80, Douglas, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 42ND ST/FAU 5057
The 42ND ST/FAU 5057 bridge in Douglas, Nebraska carries 42ND ST/FAU 5057 over UPRR 816-825-N. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 65.2 meters (214 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 38,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 42ND ST/FAU 5057 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 65.2 m (214 ft)
- Deck Width
- 27.6 m (91 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 38,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U1825G5110
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
42ND ST/FAU 5057 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare 42ND ST/FAU 5057 against other structures in Douglas and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 42ND ST/FAU 5057?
42ND ST/FAU 5057 in Douglas, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 42ND ST/FAU 5057 inspected?
42ND ST/FAU 5057's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 38,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 42ND ST/FAU 5057 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 42ND ST/FAU 5057?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for 42ND ST/FAU 5057.
Who is responsible for maintaining 42ND ST/FAU 5057?
42ND ST/FAU 5057 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 42ND ST/FAU 5057 and does age affect safety?
42ND ST/FAU 5057 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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