US Bridges

N19 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 3W 1S Sidney · Structure no. S019 01073

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N19 over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N19 over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 51 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 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN19
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location3W 1S Sidney
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates41.1453, -103.0309
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2018)
Projected traffic878 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 N19 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is N19 over Lodgepole 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N19 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N19 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N19 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.