S76D SWANTON SPUR
Carrying S76D SWANTON SPUR over WALNUT GROVE CREEK
2N SWANTON, Saline, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S76D SWANTON SPUR
The S76D SWANTON SPUR bridge in Saline, Nebraska carries S76D SWANTON SPUR over WALNUT GROVE CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 220 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S76D SWANTON SPUR compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 220 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SS76D00494
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
S76D SWANTON SPUR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare S76D SWANTON SPUR against other structures in Saline and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for S76D SWANTON SPUR?
S76D SWANTON SPUR in Saline, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S76D SWANTON SPUR inspected?
S76D SWANTON SPUR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 220 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S76D SWANTON SPUR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for S76D SWANTON SPUR?
S76D SWANTON SPUR has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S76D SWANTON SPUR?
S76D SWANTON SPUR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is S76D SWANTON SPUR and does age affect safety?
S76D SWANTON SPUR was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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