N74 over Pawnee Creek
FairClay County, Nebraska · 9W Fairfield · Structure no. S074 03949
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,005
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N74 over Pawnee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N74 over Pawnee Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N74 over Pawnee Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is N74 over Pawnee 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does N74 over Pawnee Creek carry?
About 1,005 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is N74 over Pawnee Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N74 over Pawnee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.