S55J Raymond Spur over North Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, Nebraska · JCT N79/S55J .4E · Structure no. SS55J00036
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S55J Raymond Spur over North Oak Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying S55J Raymond Spur over North Oak Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S55J Raymond Spur over North Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S55J Raymond Spur over North Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does S55J Raymond Spur over North Oak Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S55J Raymond Spur over North Oak Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S55J Raymond Spur over North Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.