N15 over East Bow Creek
GoodCedar County, Nebraska · 12N Laurel · Structure no. S015 19224
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 665
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N15 over East Bow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N15 over East Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 N15 over East Bow Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is N15 over East 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 N15 over East Bow Creek carry?
About 665 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is N15 over East Bow Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N15 over East Bow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.