Salem Road over Dry Creek
PoorGreeley County, Nebraska · 4.5E 3S of Scotia · Structure no. C003904610
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Road over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Road over Dry Creek in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 52 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Salem Road over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Salem Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Salem Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.