US Bridges

N 48th ST over Salt Creek Trib

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .52N Superior & N 48th · Structure no. U142522740P

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 48th ST over Salt Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying N 48th ST over Salt Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesN 48th ST
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
Location.52N Superior & N 48th
RouteCity Street 5239
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8646, -96.6534
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 48th ST over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 48th ST over Salt Creek Trib 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 2022.

How much traffic does N 48th ST over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 48th ST over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N 48th ST over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.