US Bridges

N68 over Bnsf/Railwy ST 083-197-G

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · In Ravenna · Structure no. S068 00044

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N68 over Bnsf/Railwy ST 083-197-G is a steel arch - thru carrying N68 over Bnsf/Railwy ST 083-197-G in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,294 by 2038. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN68
CrossesBnsf/Railwy ST 083-197-G
LocationIn Ravenna
RouteState Highway 68
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0232, -98.9128
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2018)
Projected traffic3,294 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N68 over Bnsf/Railwy ST 083-197-G built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N68 over Bnsf/Railwy ST 083-197-G 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 N68 over Bnsf/Railwy ST 083-197-G carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N68 over Bnsf/Railwy ST 083-197-G?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns N68 over Bnsf/Railwy ST 083-197-G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.