US Bridges

N32 over Logan Creek

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · 1W Oakland · Structure no. S032 08636

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,755
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Logan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N32 over Logan Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 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 1,755 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,545 by 2038. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesN32
CrossesLogan Creek
Location1W Oakland
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8288, -96.4828
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2018)
Projected traffic2,545 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N32 over Logan Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is N32 over Logan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N32 over Logan Creek carry?

About 1,755 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Logan Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N32 over Logan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.