168th Street over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadSarpy County, Nebraska · 2W 1S Springfield · Structure no. C007711705
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
168th Street over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 168th Street over Buffalo 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 168th Street over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 168th 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 168th Street over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 168th Street over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 168th Street over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.