Old Cheney over Salt Creek (o 37)
FairLancaster County, Nebraska · Sjct US77/N2 1.2S .8W · Structure no. C005514210
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,576
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Cheney over Salt Creek (o 37) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cheney over Salt Creek (o 37) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 10,576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,979 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Cheney over Salt Creek (o 37) built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Old Cheney over Salt Creek (o 37) 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Cheney over Salt Creek (o 37) carry?
About 10,576 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Old Cheney over Salt Creek (o 37)?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Cheney over Salt Creek (o 37)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.