US Bridges

Memphis Road over Silver Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · JCT N63/S-78C .5W .2S · Structure no. C007814910P

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memphis Road over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Memphis Road over Silver Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 115 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesMemphis Road
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationJCT N63/S-78C .5W .2S
RouteCounty Highway 3425
Coordinates41.0922, -96.4352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic105 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memphis Road over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Memphis Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Memphis Road over Silver Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Memphis Road over Silver Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Memphis Road over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.