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NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek

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Banner County, Nebraska · 13S Gering · Structure no. S071 04512R

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek 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 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 2,920 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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
Location13S Gering
RouteState Highway 71
CountyBanner County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6441, -103.6762
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,920 (2018)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 built?

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

What condition is NB-N71 over Pumpkin 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 September 2023.

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

About 2,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NB-N71 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.