S78J Leshara Spur over Otoe Creek
FairSaunders County, Nebraska · Scl Leshara · Structure no. SS78J00074
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S78J Leshara Spur over Otoe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S78J Leshara Spur over Otoe Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 46 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 S78J Leshara Spur over Otoe Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is S78J Leshara Spur over Otoe 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 S78J Leshara Spur over Otoe Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S78J Leshara Spur over Otoe Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S78J Leshara Spur over Otoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.