US Bridges

N57 over Middle Logan Creek

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · 0N Belden · Structure no. S057 05119

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N57 over Middle Logan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N57 over Middle Logan Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN57
CrossesMiddle Logan Creek
Location0N Belden
RouteState Highway 57
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4143, -97.213
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 N57 over Middle Logan Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is N57 over Middle Logan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N57 over Middle Logan Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N57 over Middle Logan Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N57 over Middle Logan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.