N40 over Cherry Valley Creek
PoorPosted for loadBuffalo County, Nebraska · 1SE Miller · Structure no. S040 06642
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,135
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N40 over Cherry Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N40 over Cherry Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,589 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N40 over Cherry Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is N40 over Cherry Valley 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does N40 over Cherry Valley Creek carry?
About 1,135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is N40 over Cherry Valley Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N40 over Cherry Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.