US Bridges

Ball Park Drive over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Entrance to Saltdog Stad · Structure no. U142502100P

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ball Park Drive over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ball Park Drive over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesBall Park Drive
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationEntrance to Saltdog Stad
RouteCity Street 5242
Coordinates40.8239, -96.7174
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ball Park Drive over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ball Park Drive 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ball Park Drive over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ball Park Drive over Salt Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ball Park Drive over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.