N57 over West Bow Creek
GoodCedar County, Nebraska · 6N Hartington · Structure no. S057 07256
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,055
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N57 over West Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N57 over West Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,055 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N57 over West Bow Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is N57 over West 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 N57 over West Bow Creek carry?
About 2,055 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is N57 over West Bow Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N57 over West Bow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.