S78E Malmo Spur over Cottonwood Creek
FairSaunders County, Nebraska · JCT N92/S78E 3.9N · Structure no. SS78E00387
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S78E Malmo Spur over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S78E Malmo Spur over Cottonwood Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 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).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S78E Malmo Spur over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is S78E Malmo Spur over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does S78E Malmo Spur over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S78E Malmo Spur over Cottonwood 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 S78E Malmo Spur over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.