US Bridges

N 27th ST/FAU5231 over Salt Creek Tributary

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · N 27th @ Enterprise DR · Structure no. U142522543

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,958
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 27th ST/FAU5231 over Salt Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying N 27th ST/FAU5231 over Salt Creek Tributary in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,958 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN 27th ST/FAU5231
CrossesSalt Creek Tributary
LocationN 27th @ Enterprise DR
RouteCity Street 5231
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8729, -96.6819
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,958 (2018)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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/FAU5231 over Salt Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 27th ST/FAU5231 over Salt Creek Tributary 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N 27th ST/FAU5231 over Salt Creek Tributary carry?

About 14,958 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N 27th ST/FAU5231 over Salt Creek Tributary?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns N 27th ST/FAU5231 over Salt Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.