US Bridges

N56 over N Br Timber Creek

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 6SW Cedar Rapids · Structure no. S056 01482

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N56 over N Br Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N56 over N Br Timber Creek in Boone 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN56
CrossesN Br Timber Creek
Location6SW Cedar Rapids
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates41.5383, -98.2549
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic338 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N56 over N Br Timber Creek built?

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

What condition is N56 over N Br Timber 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does N56 over N Br Timber Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N56 over N Br Timber Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N56 over N Br Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.