156th Street over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadSarpy County, Nebraska · 1W 1.8S Springfield · Structure no. C007701905
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
156th Street over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 156th Street over Buffalo Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 156th Street over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is 156th Street over Buffalo 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 156th Street over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 156th Street over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 156th Street over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.