US Bridges

N66 over Pawnee Creek

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 2.2W of South Bend · Structure no. S066 10277

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N66 over Pawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N66 over Pawnee Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,212 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN66
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location2.2W of South Bend
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates41.0009, -96.2915
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2018)
Projected traffic2,212 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 N66 over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is N66 over Pawnee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N66 over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N66 over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N66 over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.