US Bridges

N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 12E Bloomfield · Structure no. S084 03381

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N84 over Norwegian 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN84
CrossesNorwegian Bow Creek
Location12E Bloomfield
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates42.6128, -97.4305
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2018)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is N84 over Norwegian 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 N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.