US Bridges

W a ST over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln a @ S 1st · Structure no. U142503605

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W a ST over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W a ST over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2036. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesW a ST
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationLincoln a @ S 1st
RouteCity Street 5220
Coordinates40.7991, -96.7237
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2016)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W a ST over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is W a 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 2021.

How much traffic does W a ST over Salt Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W a ST over Salt Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W a ST over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.