US Bridges

19th ST over Little Salt CR (c 262)

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1.2N 1.4E Raymond · Structure no. C005581735

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th ST over Little Salt CR (c 262) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 19th ST over Little Salt CR (c 262) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries19th ST
CrossesLittle Salt CR (c 262)
Location1.2N 1.4E Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 817
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.97621, -96.74909
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2011)
Projected traffic7 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th ST over Little Salt CR (c 262) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th ST over Little Salt CR (c 262) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 19th ST over Little Salt CR (c 262) carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 19th ST over Little Salt CR (c 262)?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 19th ST over Little Salt CR (c 262)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.