US Bridges

S55F Roca Spur over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/S55F 2.3E · Structure no. SS55F00229

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S55F Roca Spur over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S55F Roca Spur over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS55F Roca Spur
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationJCT US77/S55F 2.3E
RouteState Highway 0S55F
Coordinates40.6577, -96.6652
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2018)
Projected traffic1,742 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S55F Roca Spur over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S55F Roca Spur 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 S55F Roca Spur over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S55F Roca Spur over Salt Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S55F Roca Spur over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.