US Bridges

Rosa Parks Way over Salt Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 0.35 E Folsom and Rpway · Structure no. U142503425L

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,572
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosa Parks Way over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosa Parks Way over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,572 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRosa Parks Way
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.35 E Folsom and Rpway
RouteCity Street 5228
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8064, -96.7236
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,572 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rosa Parks Way over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is Rosa Parks Way over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Rosa Parks Way over Salt Creek carry?

About 8,572 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rosa Parks Way over Salt Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rosa Parks Way over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.