US Bridges

N88 over Big Horn Gulch

Fair

Banner County, Nebraska · 11W Redington · Structure no. S088 03306

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N88 over Big Horn Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying N88 over Big Horn Gulch in Banner County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesN88
CrossesBig Horn Gulch
Location11W Redington
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates41.5838, -103.4925
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
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 24 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 rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic364 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 Big Horn Gulch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N88 over Big Horn Gulch 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 N88 over Big Horn Gulch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N88 over Big Horn Gulch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N88 over Big Horn Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.