US Bridges

N32 over Bell Creek Tributary

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Burt County, Nebraska · 4E Oakland · Structure no. S032 09158

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Bell Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying N32 over Bell Creek Tributary in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN32
CrossesBell Creek Tributary
Location4E Oakland
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8038, -96.3948
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2018)
Projected traffic2,093 by 2038
Trucks23%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N32 over Bell Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N32 over Bell Creek Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N32 over Bell Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Bell Creek Tributary?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N32 over Bell Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.