US Bridges

SW 14th ST over Salt Creek (t 172)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .2S of Sprague · Structure no. C005501910

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 14th ST over Salt Creek (t 172) is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 14th ST over Salt Creek (t 172) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSW 14th ST
CrossesSalt Creek (t 172)
Location.2S of Sprague
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates40.6225, -96.7435
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2017)
Projected traffic391 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 SW 14th ST over Salt Creek (t 172) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 14th ST over Salt Creek (t 172) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SW 14th ST over Salt Creek (t 172) carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 14th ST over Salt Creek (t 172)?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW 14th ST over Salt Creek (t 172)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.