US Bridges

SW 42nd /Fas 3315 over Salt Creek (t 212)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/N33 4W 2.4S · Structure no. C005511510

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 42nd /Fas 3315 over Salt Creek (t 212) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 42nd /Fas 3315 over Salt Creek (t 212) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 308 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 42nd /Fas 3315
CrossesSalt Creek (t 212)
LocationJCT US77/N33 4W 2.4S
RouteCounty Highway 3315
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6199, -96.7815
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2017)
Projected traffic308 by 2037
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 SW 42nd /Fas 3315 over Salt Creek (t 212) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 42nd /Fas 3315 over Salt Creek (t 212) 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 2023.

How much traffic does SW 42nd /Fas 3315 over Salt Creek (t 212) carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SW 42nd /Fas 3315 over Salt Creek (t 212)?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW 42nd /Fas 3315 over Salt Creek (t 212)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.