US Bridges

I180/US34 over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · In Lincoln · Structure no. S180 00262R

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I180/US34 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I180/US34 over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,751 by 2038. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI180/US34
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationIn Lincoln
RouteInterstate 180
Coordinates40.8286, -96.7122
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,410 (2018)
Projected traffic36,751 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I180/US34 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I180/US34 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I180/US34 over Salt Creek carry?

About 33,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I180/US34 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I180/US34 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.