US Bridges

S78D Weston Spur over Wahoo Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 0N Weston · Structure no. SS78D00067

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
865
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S78D Weston Spur over Wahoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S78D Weston Spur over Wahoo Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 865 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS78D Weston Spur
CrossesWahoo Creek
Location0N Weston
RouteState Highway 0S78D
Coordinates41.1955, -96.7464
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic865 (2018)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 S78D Weston Spur over Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S78D Weston Spur over Wahoo 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 S78D Weston Spur over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S78D Weston Spur over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S78D Weston Spur over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.