N 27th ST over Salt Creek
FairLancaster County, Nebraska · N 27th Fairfield ST · Structure no. U142522535
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 382 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 27th ST over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 27th ST over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30,130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2042. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N 27th ST over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is N 27th ST over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does N 27th ST over Salt Creek carry?
About 30,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is N 27th ST over Salt Creek?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns N 27th ST over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.