US Bridges

N 27th ST over Salt Creek Trib

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · N 27th @ Dan Ave · Structure no. U142522540

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,480
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 27th ST over Salt Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying N 27th ST over Salt Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 37 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 29,480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesN 27th ST
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
LocationN 27th @ Dan Ave
RouteCity Street 5231
Coordinates40.8537, -96.6821
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,480 (2021)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 27th ST over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is N 27th ST over Salt Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N 27th ST over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 29,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N 27th ST over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns N 27th ST over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.