US Bridges

S18G Saronville over School Creek

Fair

Clay County, Nebraska · 1S Saronville · Structure no. SS18G00024

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S18G Saronville over School Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S18G Saronville over School Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS18G Saronville
CrossesSchool Creek
Location1S Saronville
RouteState Highway 0S18G
CountyClay County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5861, -97.9382
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2018)
Projected traffic267 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S18G Saronville over School Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S18G Saronville over School 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does S18G Saronville over School Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S18G Saronville over School Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S18G Saronville over School Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.