US Bridges

RD Uuu over Swan Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 3W of Dewitt · Structure no. C007604215P

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Uuu over Swan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD Uuu over Swan Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRD Uuu
CrossesSwan Creek
Location3W of Dewitt
RouteCounty Highway 0P42
Coordinates40.3967, -96.9867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD Uuu over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD Uuu over Swan Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RD Uuu over Swan Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD Uuu over Swan Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD Uuu over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.