US Bridges

S 25th ST over Salt Creek (s 47)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1SW of Roca · Structure no. C005502515

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 25th ST over Salt Creek (s 47) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S 25th ST over Salt Creek (s 47) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesS 25th ST
CrossesSalt Creek (s 47)
Location1SW of Roca
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6446, -96.6864
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2014)
Projected traffic202 by 2035
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 S 25th ST over Salt Creek (s 47) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 25th ST over Salt Creek (s 47) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S 25th ST over Salt Creek (s 47) carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is S 25th ST over Salt Creek (s 47)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S 25th ST over Salt Creek (s 47)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.