US Bridges

Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Salt Creek (o 175)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Sjct US77/N2 .9W .2S · Structure no. C005514015

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,590
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Salt Creek (o 175) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Salt Creek (o 175) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,403 by 2037. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesPioners BL/FAU5204
CrossesSalt Creek (o 175)
LocationSjct US77/N2 .9W .2S
RouteCounty Highway 5204
Coordinates40.7702, -96.7185
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2015)
Projected traffic4,403 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 Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Salt Creek (o 175) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Salt Creek (o 175) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Salt Creek (o 175) carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Salt Creek (o 175)?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pioners BL/FAU5204 over Salt Creek (o 175)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.