N32 over North Shell Creek
PoorBoone County, Nebraska · 12E Petersburg · Structure no. S032 01178
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 455
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N32 over North Shell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N32 over North Shell Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 455 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N32 over North Shell Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is N32 over North Shell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does N32 over North Shell Creek carry?
About 455 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is N32 over North Shell Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns N32 over North Shell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.