US Bridges

W Van Dorn ST over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 0.28 MI SE JCT US77 · Structure no. S002 45690

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,480
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Van Dorn ST over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Van Dorn ST over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,480 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,220 by 2038. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesW Van Dorn ST
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.28 MI SE JCT US77
RouteCity Street 5294
Coordinates40.788, -96.7251
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,480 (2018)
Projected traffic29,220 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Van Dorn ST over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Van Dorn ST over Salt Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Van Dorn ST over Salt Creek carry?

About 19,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is W Van Dorn ST over Salt Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns W Van Dorn ST over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.