US Bridges

N10 over Dry Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1N Pleasanton · Structure no. S010 07633

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,455
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N10 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N10 over Dry Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,455 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,296 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN10
CrossesDry Creek
Location1N Pleasanton
RouteState Highway 10
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9777, -99.0821
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,455 (2018)
Projected traffic4,296 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 N10 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is N10 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does N10 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,455 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N10 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N10 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.