N12 over Minnechaduza Creek
PoorCherry County, Nebraska · 4E Valentine · Structure no. S012 00398
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,070
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N12 over Minnechaduza Creek is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying N12 over Minnechaduza Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 67 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2038. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N12 over Minnechaduza Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is N12 over Minnechaduza Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does N12 over Minnechaduza Creek carry?
About 1,070 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N12 over Minnechaduza Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns N12 over Minnechaduza Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.