US Bridges

SW 2nd ST over Salt Creek (t 146)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1NE of Sprague · Structure no. C005512110

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 2nd ST over Salt Creek (t 146) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 2nd ST over Salt Creek (t 146) in Lancaster 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2037. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSW 2nd ST
CrossesSalt Creek (t 146)
Location1NE of Sprague
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates40.6387, -96.7244
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2017)
Projected traffic80 by 2037
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 2nd ST over Salt Creek (t 146) built?

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

What condition is SW 2nd ST over Salt Creek (t 146) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SW 2nd ST over Salt Creek (t 146) carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 2nd ST over Salt Creek (t 146)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW 2nd ST over Salt Creek (t 146)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.