US Bridges

N51 over Cuming Creek

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · 10E Wisner · Structure no. S051 01104

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N51 over Cuming Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N51 over Cuming 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,294 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN51
CrossesCuming Creek
Location10E Wisner
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates42.0035, -96.7244
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2018)
Projected traffic1,294 by 2038
Trucks30%
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 N51 over Cuming Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is N51 over Cuming 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 N51 over Cuming Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is N51 over Cuming Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N51 over Cuming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.