US Bridges

Buffalo RD over Springfield Creek

FairPosted for load

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 2S Springfield · Structure no. C007702005P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo RD over Springfield Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Buffalo RD over Springfield Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo RD
CrossesSpringfield Creek
Location2S Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 0P20
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0491, -96.1285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2003)
Projected traffic144 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo RD over Springfield Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo RD over Springfield 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 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo RD over Springfield Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Buffalo RD over Springfield Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo RD over Springfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.