US Bridges

Fletcher Ave over Salt Creek Trib

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Lancaster County, Nebraska · Fletcher Ave E of 56th ST · Structure no. U142522610

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Ave over Salt Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fletcher Ave over Salt Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFletcher Ave
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
LocationFletcher Ave E of 56th ST
RouteCity Street 5256
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.87133, -96.6422
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2008)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fletcher Ave over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Ave 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Fletcher Ave over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Ave over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Ave over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.