US Bridges

N32 over Tekamah Creek

Poor

Burt County, Nebraska · In Tekamah · Structure no. S032 10147

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Tekamah Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N32 over Tekamah Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 2,740 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,836 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN32
CrossesTekamah Creek
LocationIn Tekamah
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7771, -96.2217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N32 over Tekamah Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N32 over Tekamah 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 May 2023.

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 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N32 over Tekamah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.