US Bridges

N61 over Leander Creek

Good

Cherry County, Nebraska · JCT US20/N61 3S · Structure no. S061 22259

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N61 over Leander Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N61 over Leander Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 267.2 mi (430 km).

CarriesN61
CrossesLeander Creek
LocationJCT US20/N61 3S
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates42.8777, -101.6881
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic205 (2018)
Projected traffic267 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed267.2 mi (430 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 N61 over Leander Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is N61 over Leander 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does N61 over Leander Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N61 over Leander Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N61 over Leander Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.