US Bridges

County Highway over S Fk Swan Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 2E N15 Saline Cl · Structure no. C004800225

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over S Fk Swan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over S Fk Swan Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesS Fk Swan Creek
Location2E N15 Saline Cl
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.35, -97.1483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 County Highway over S Fk Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over S Fk Swan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over S Fk Swan Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over S Fk Swan Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over S Fk Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.