US Bridges

CO RD L over Silver Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · .3S 1.4W of Mead · Structure no. C007813230

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD L over Silver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD L over Silver Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD L
CrossesSilver Creek
Location.3S 1.4W of Mead
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.729, -97.436
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 CO RD L over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD L over Silver Creek 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD L over Silver Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD L over Silver Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD L over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.