L55X over Salt Creek
GoodLancaster County, Nebraska · Ncl Lincoln · Structure no. SL55X00177
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,115
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
L55X over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L55X over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 51 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 10,115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,150 by 2038. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L55X over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is L55X 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 L55X over Salt Creek carry?
About 10,115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is L55X over Salt Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns L55X over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.