US Bridges

Silver Street over Salt Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · Ashland Silver @ 10th · Structure no. M0105F5605

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Street over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Street over Salt 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 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 3,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,140 by 2033. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSilver Street
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationAshland Silver @ 10th
RouteCity Street 3390
Coordinates41.039, -96.364
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2011)
Projected traffic3,140 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Silver Street over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is Silver Street over Salt 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 2023.

How much traffic does Silver Street over Salt Creek carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Silver Street over Salt Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Street over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.