US Bridges

Rosa Parks Way over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 0.35 E Folsom & Rpway · Structure no. U142503425R

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 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 1988, so it is 37 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. 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).

CarriesRosa Parks Way
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.35 E Folsom & Rpway
RouteCity Street 5228
Coordinates40.8063, -96.7236
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

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 traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosa Parks Way 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 January 2025.

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

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% 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.