US Bridges

N15 over 12th-14th/UPRR 816-706-E

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N15 Schuyler · Structure no. S015 10833

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,105 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
7,740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N15 over 12th-14th/UPRR 816-706-E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N15 over 12th-14th/UPRR 816-706-E in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,050 by 2038. The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN15
Crosses12th-14th/UPRR 816-706-E
LocationJCT US30/N15 Schuyler
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.4492, -97.0597
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,105 ft (336.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,740 (2018)
Projected traffic8,050 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N15 over 12th-14th/UPRR 816-706-E built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N15 over 12th-14th/UPRR 816-706-E 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N15 over 12th-14th/UPRR 816-706-E carry?

About 7,740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N15 over 12th-14th/UPRR 816-706-E?

The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns N15 over 12th-14th/UPRR 816-706-E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.