US Bridges

N12 over Bow Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 2SE Wynot · Structure no. S012 20744

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N12 over Bow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N12 over Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2038. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN12
CrossesBow Creek
Location2SE Wynot
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates42.7288, -97.1468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2018)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 N12 over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is N12 over Bow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N12 over Bow Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N12 over Bow Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N12 over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.