US Bridges

N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · N 14th ST @ Virginia ST · Structure no. U142512340

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,755
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 21,755 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2039. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN 14th St/Fau 5227
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationN 14th ST @ Virginia ST
RouteCity Street 5227
Coordinates40.834, -96.7013
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,755 (2019)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 14th St/Fau 5227 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Salt Creek carry?

About 21,755 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.