US Bridges

N32 over Fisher Creek

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · 3W West Point · Structure no. S032 07096

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Fisher Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N32 over Fisher Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,728 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN32
CrossesFisher Creek
Location3W West Point
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8294, -96.7582
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2018)
Projected traffic2,728 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 N32 over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is N32 over Fisher 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 N32 over Fisher Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N32 over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.