US Bridges

S 14th Street over Salt Creek Trib

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S14th & Vavrina · Structure no. U1425A2305

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,470
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 14th Street over Salt Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying S 14th Street over Salt Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesS 14th Street
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
LocationS14th & Vavrina
RouteCity Street 5223
Coordinates40.7335, -96.7015
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic13,470 (2018)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 S 14th Street over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 14th Street 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does S 14th Street over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 13,470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 14th Street over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S 14th Street over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.