Superior/Fau 5254 over Salt Creek
FairLancaster County, Nebraska · Superior ST @ N 40th ST · Structure no. U142532810
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 293 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,970
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Superior/Fau 5254 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Superior/Fau 5254 over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 25,970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Superior/Fau 5254 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Superior/Fau 5254 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Superior/Fau 5254 over Salt Creek carry?
About 25,970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Superior/Fau 5254 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Superior/Fau 5254 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.