US Bridges

N 10th ST over Salt Creek

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Lancaster County, Nebraska · N 10th ST @ Military RD · Structure no. U142512135P

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,594
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 10th ST over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 10th ST over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,594 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN 10th ST
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationN 10th ST @ Military RD
RouteCity Street 5215
Coordinates40.832, -96.707
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,594 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 N 10th ST over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 10th 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N 10th ST over Salt Creek carry?

About 7,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N 10th ST over Salt Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns N 10th ST over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.