US Bridges

S13E/SOUTH Bend over Fountain Creek

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Cass County, Nebraska · 0S South Bend · Structure no. S066 10571

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,475
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S13E/SOUTH Bend over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying S13E/SOUTH Bend over Fountain 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 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,065 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesS13E/SOUTH Bend
CrossesFountain Creek
Location0S South Bend
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.996, -96.239
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2018)
Projected traffic2,065 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S13E/SOUTH Bend over Fountain Creek built?

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

What condition is S13E/SOUTH Bend over Fountain 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does S13E/SOUTH Bend over Fountain Creek carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S13E/SOUTH Bend over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S13E/SOUTH Bend over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.