US Bridges

N56 over Bogus Creek

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 3W St. Edward · Structure no. S056 03349

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N56 over Bogus Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N56 over Bogus Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN56
CrossesBogus Creek
Location3W St. Edward
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates41.5685, -97.9187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2018)
Projected traffic681 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Bogus Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is N56 over Bogus 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 2023.

How much traffic does N56 over Bogus Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N56 over Bogus Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N56 over Bogus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.