US Bridges

N66 over Bsnf/Salt Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · Ejct US6/N63 .1N · Structure no. S066 09743

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
705 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N66 over Bsnf/Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N66 over Bsnf/Salt Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 38 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 4,520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,102 by 2038. The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN66
CrossesBsnf/Salt Creek
LocationEjct US6/N63 .1N
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates41.0347, -96.3657
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length705 ft (214.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,520 (2018)
Projected traffic6,102 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N66 over Bsnf/Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is N66 over Bsnf/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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N66 over Bsnf/Salt Creek carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N66 over Bsnf/Salt Creek?

The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N66 over Bsnf/Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.