N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek
FairCedar County, Nebraska · 8W Hartington · Structure no. S084 03412
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,220
- 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 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is N84 over Norwegian Bow 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 N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek carry?
About 1,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N84 over Norwegian Bow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.