US Bridges

NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek Tributary

Fair

Banner County, Nebraska · 15S Gering · Structure no. S071 04315R

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek Tributary in Banner County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,466 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

Location

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CarriesNB-N71
CrossesPumpkin Creek Tributary
Location15S Gering
RouteState Highway 71
CountyBanner County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6156, -103.6763
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2018)
Projected traffic3,466 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek Tributary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek Tributary?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.