N51 over South Blackbird Creek
GoodBurt County, Nebraska · 10W Decatur · Structure no. S051 02576
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N51 over South Blackbird Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N51 over South Blackbird Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N51 over South Blackbird Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is N51 over South Blackbird 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 2023.
How much traffic does N51 over South Blackbird Creek carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N51 over South Blackbird Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N51 over South Blackbird Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.