N51 over Plum Creek
GoodCuming County, Nebraska · 5E Wisner · Structure no. S051 00598
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,285
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N51 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N51 over Plum Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,671 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N51 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is N51 over Plum 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does N51 over Plum Creek carry?
About 1,285 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is N51 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N51 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.