US Bridges

N84 over Norwegion Bow Creek

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · 2W Hartington · Structure no. S084 04020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N84 over Norwegion Bow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N84 over Norwegion Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959, 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN84
CrossesNorwegion Bow Creek
Location2W Hartington
RouteState Highway 84
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6127, -97.3055
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2018)
Projected traffic1,830 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N84 over Norwegion Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is N84 over Norwegion 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 Norwegion Bow Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N84 over Norwegion Bow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N84 over Norwegion Bow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.