US Bridges

N 162nd ST over Salt Creek (h 207)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2.5NE of Waverly · Structure no. C005514535

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 162nd ST over Salt Creek (h 207) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 162nd ST over Salt Creek (h 207) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN 162nd ST
CrossesSalt Creek (h 207)
Location2.5NE of Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates40.9552, -96.5016
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2019)
Projected traffic443 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N 162nd ST over Salt Creek (h 207) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 162nd ST over Salt Creek (h 207) 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 2025.

How much traffic does N 162nd ST over Salt Creek (h 207) carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 162nd ST over Salt Creek (h 207)?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N 162nd ST over Salt Creek (h 207)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.