US Bridges

West O ST over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · W O ST @ Sun Valley Blvd · Structure no. U142503440

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,040
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West O ST over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West O ST over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 21,040 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2041. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesWest O ST
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationW O ST @ Sun Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 5266
Coordinates40.8137, -96.7228
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,040 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 West O ST over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is West O ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West O ST over Salt Creek carry?

About 21,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West O ST over Salt Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns West O ST over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.