US Bridges

N32 over Willow Creek

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Cuming County, Nebraska · 3E West Point · Structure no. S032 07766

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,835
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N32 over Willow Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,835 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,827 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesN32
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3E West Point
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8293, -96.6515
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,835 (2018)
Projected traffic3,827 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N32 over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?

About 2,835 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N32 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.