County Highway over Swan Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaline County, Nebraska · 1.5E .6N of Swanton · Structure no. C007603505
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Swan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Swan Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Swan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Swan Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Swan Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.