US Bridges

N9 over Rattlesnake Creek

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Cuming County, Nebraska · 4S Pender · Structure no. S009 01397

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N9 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N9 over Rattlesnake Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,987 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN9
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location4S Pender
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0616, -96.7102
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2018)
Projected traffic1,987 by 2038
Trucks19%
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 N9 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is N9 over Rattlesnake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N9 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is N9 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N9 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.