US Bridges

N2 over Sweet Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1W Hall/Buffalo CO Line · Structure no. S002 33674

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over Sweet Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N2 over Sweet Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 3,235 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,367 by 2038. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesN2
CrossesSweet Creek
Location1W Hall/Buffalo CO Line
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.0037, -98.7393
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,235 (2018)
Projected traffic4,367 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N2 over Sweet Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2 over Sweet 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2 over Sweet Creek carry?

About 3,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N2 over Sweet Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over Sweet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.