US Bridges

Road W over Silver Creek Trib

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C007811040

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road W over Silver Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Road W over Silver Creek Trib in Saunders 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoad W
CrossesSilver Creek Trib
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3797, -96.5643
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road W over Silver Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Road W over Silver Creek Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road W over Silver Creek Trib carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road W over Silver Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road W over Silver Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.