US Bridges

Sprague RD/FAS3280 over Salt Creek (t 108)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/S-55G 1.5W · Structure no. C005506020

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague RD/FAS3280 over Salt Creek (t 108) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sprague RD/FAS3280 over Salt Creek (t 108) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 715 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,215 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSprague RD/FAS3280
CrossesSalt Creek (t 108)
LocationJCT US77/S-55G 1.5W
RouteCounty Highway 3280
Coordinates40.6249, -96.7336
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2014)
Projected traffic1,215 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprague RD/FAS3280 over Salt Creek (t 108) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprague RD/FAS3280 over Salt Creek (t 108) 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Sprague RD/FAS3280 over Salt Creek (t 108) carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Sprague RD/FAS3280 over Salt Creek (t 108)?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague RD/FAS3280 over Salt Creek (t 108)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.