S15A Champion Spur over Frenchman Creek
GoodChase County, Nebraska · 1N Champion · Structure no. SS15A00663
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 965
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S15A Champion Spur over Frenchman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S15A Champion Spur over Frenchman Creek in Chase County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 965 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,399 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S15A Champion Spur over Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is S15A Champion Spur over Frenchman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does S15A Champion Spur over Frenchman Creek carry?
About 965 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S15A Champion Spur over Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S15A Champion Spur over Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.