N40 over Cottonwood Creek Trib
GoodCuster County, Nebraska · 12NW Oconto · Structure no. S040 02671
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N40 over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying N40 over Cottonwood Creek Trib in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N40 over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is N40 over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does N40 over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N40 over Cottonwood Creek Trib?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns N40 over Cottonwood Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.