US Bridges

N32 over Pebble Creek Trib

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · 12W West Point · Structure no. S032 06153

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Pebble Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N32 over Pebble Creek Trib in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,013 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN32
CrossesPebble Creek Trib
Location12W West Point
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8298, -96.9402
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2018)
Projected traffic2,013 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 N32 over Pebble Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is N32 over Pebble Creek Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N32 over Pebble Creek Trib carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Pebble Creek Trib?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N32 over Pebble Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.