US Bridges

N59 over Perrin Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 6SE Coleridge · Structure no. S059 04555

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
855
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N59 over Perrin Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N59 over Perrin Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 855 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN59
CrossesPerrin Creek
Location6SE Coleridge
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates42.4674, -97.1416
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic855 (2018)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 N59 over Perrin Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N59 over Perrin 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 N59 over Perrin Creek carry?

About 855 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N59 over Perrin Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N59 over Perrin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.