US Bridges

N88 over Chalk Creek

Good

Banner County, Nebraska · 5W Redington · Structure no. S088 03911

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N88 over Chalk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N88 over Chalk Creek in Banner County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesN88
CrossesChalk Creek
Location5W Redington
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates41.5838, -103.3754
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed62.1 mi (100 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 Chalk Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N88 over Chalk 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 N88 over Chalk Creek carry?

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

How long is N88 over Chalk Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N88 over Chalk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.