US Bridges

S55G Hickman Spur over Hickman Br Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/S55G 3.1E · Structure no. SS55G00309

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S55G Hickman Spur over Hickman Br Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S55G Hickman Spur over Hickman Br Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS55G Hickman Spur
CrossesHickman Br Salt Creek
LocationJCT US77/S55G 3.1E
RouteState Highway 0S55G
Coordinates40.6251, -96.647
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2018)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S55G Hickman Spur over Hickman Br Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S55G Hickman Spur over Hickman Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does S55G Hickman Spur over Hickman Br Salt Creek carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S55G Hickman Spur over Hickman Br Salt Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S55G Hickman Spur over Hickman Br Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.