US Bridges

N32 over Tekamah Creek

Good

Burt County, Nebraska · In Tekamah · Structure no. S032 10131

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Tekamah Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N32 over Tekamah Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,740 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,836 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN32
CrossesTekamah Creek
LocationIn Tekamah
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates41.7772, -96.2245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
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 rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,740 (2018)
Projected traffic3,836 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N32 over Tekamah Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N32 over Tekamah Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does N32 over Tekamah Creek carry?

About 2,740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Tekamah Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N32 over Tekamah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.