US Bridges

N63 over Callahan Creek

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · 9N Alvo · Structure no. S063 01270

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N63 over Callahan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N63 over Callahan Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,735 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN63
CrossesCallahan Creek
Location9N Alvo
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates40.997, -96.3879
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,735 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N63 over Callahan Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is N63 over Callahan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N63 over Callahan Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N63 over Callahan Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N63 over Callahan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.