US Bridges

N121 over Missouri River Trib

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 11NE Crofton · Structure no. S121 07791

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,535
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N121 over Missouri River Trib is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N121 over Missouri River Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2038. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN121
CrossesMissouri River Trib
Location11NE Crofton
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates42.844, -97.44
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,535 (2018)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 N121 over Missouri River Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is N121 over Missouri River Trib 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 N121 over Missouri River Trib carry?

About 1,535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N121 over Missouri River Trib?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N121 over Missouri River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.