US Bridges

N 98th Stcoll 7833 over Salt Creek (g 222)

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · W of Sec 24 North Bluff · Structure no. C005543520

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 98th Stcoll 7833 over Salt Creek (g 222) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 98th Stcoll 7833 over Salt Creek (g 222) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 77 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2037. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN 98th Stcoll 7833
CrossesSalt Creek (g 222)
LocationW of Sec 24 North Bluff
RouteCounty Highway 7833
Coordinates40.9049, -96.5863
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2017)
Projected traffic202 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 98th Stcoll 7833 over Salt Creek (g 222) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is N 98th Stcoll 7833 over Salt Creek (g 222) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does N 98th Stcoll 7833 over Salt Creek (g 222) carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is N 98th Stcoll 7833 over Salt Creek (g 222)?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N 98th Stcoll 7833 over Salt Creek (g 222)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.