US Bridges

Little Salt RD over Robinson Branch (a 151)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 7.5N 2E Waverly · Structure no. C005530435

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Salt RD over Robinson Branch (a 151) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Little Salt RD over Robinson Branch (a 151) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesLittle Salt RD
CrossesRobinson Branch (a 151)
Location7.5N 2E Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 304
Coordinates41.0306, -96.4871
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
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 Little Salt RD over Robinson Branch (a 151) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Salt RD over Robinson Branch (a 151) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Little Salt RD over Robinson Branch (a 151) carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Little Salt RD over Robinson Branch (a 151)?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Little Salt RD over Robinson Branch (a 151)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.