US Bridges

County Highway over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1N of Ashland · Structure no. C007805445

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Silver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Silver Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 100 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1N of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.06, -96.3733
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2003)
Projected traffic195 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 County Highway over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is County Highway over Silver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Silver Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Silver Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.