US Bridges

N 1st ST over Little Salt CR (f 26)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 3E of Raymond · Structure no. C005552135

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 1st ST over Little Salt CR (f 26) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 1st ST over Little Salt CR (f 26) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN 1st ST
CrossesLittle Salt CR (f 26)
Location3E of Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 521
Coordinates40.9563, -96.7196
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
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 N 1st ST over Little Salt CR (f 26) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 1st ST over Little Salt CR (f 26) 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 1st ST over Little Salt CR (f 26) carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is N 1st ST over Little Salt CR (f 26)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N 1st ST over Little Salt CR (f 26)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.