South ST over Salt Creek (l 80)
PoorLancaster County, Nebraska · Sjct US77/N2 1.2E 1.4N · Structure no. U142503605P
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,380
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South ST over Salt Creek (l 80) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South ST over Salt Creek (l 80) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South ST over Salt Creek (l 80) built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is South ST over Salt Creek (l 80) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does South ST over Salt Creek (l 80) carry?
About 4,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South ST over Salt Creek (l 80)?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns South ST over Salt Creek (l 80)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.