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N91 over Maple Creek E Fk

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Colfax County, Nebraska · 1E Howells · Structure no. S091 17846

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,355
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N91 over Maple Creek E Fk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N91 over Maple Creek E Fk in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,355 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,297 by 2038. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN91
CrossesMaple Creek E Fk
Location1E Howells
RouteState Highway 91
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.714, -96.991
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,355 (2018)
Projected traffic3,297 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N91 over Maple Creek E Fk built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N91 over Maple Creek E Fk 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 N91 over Maple Creek E Fk carry?

About 2,355 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N91 over Maple Creek E Fk?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N91 over Maple Creek E Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.