US Bridges

Greenwood DR over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Nebraska · .2W of Greenwood · Structure no. C001301405P

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood DR over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood DR over Salt Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 408 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood DR
CrossesSalt Creek
Location.2W of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 7834
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9653, -96.4549
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (1998)
Projected traffic408 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Greenwood DR over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood DR over Salt Creek 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 Greenwood DR over Salt Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Greenwood DR over Salt Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood DR over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.