N15 over Shell Creek
GoodColfax County, Nebraska · 3N Schuyler · Structure no. S015 11130
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N15 over Shell Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying N15 over Shell Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 N15 over Shell Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is N15 over Shell 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does N15 over Shell Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N15 over Shell Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N15 over Shell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.