US Bridges

N2 over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln South Beltway · Structure no. S002 46050R

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2 over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,420 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesN2
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationLincoln South Beltway
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.69079, -96.6883
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2012)
Projected traffic11,420 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N2 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2 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 N2 over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N2 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.