N 70th ST over Salt Creek
PoorLancaster County, Nebraska · 1N Crnhusker HWY & N 70th · Structure no. U142513120
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 70th ST over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 70th ST over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N 70th ST over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 70th ST over Salt Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does N 70th ST over Salt Creek carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is N 70th ST over Salt Creek?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns N 70th ST over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.