US Bridges

N88 over Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Banner County, Nebraska · Njct N71/N88 2.8W · Structure no. S088 01675

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N88 over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N88 over Pumpkin Creek in Banner County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesN88
CrossesPumpkin Creek
LocationNjct N71/N88 2.8W
RouteState Highway 88
CountyBanner County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6406, -103.7292
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2018)
Projected traffic919 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N88 over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is N88 over Pumpkin 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does N88 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N88 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N88 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.