US Bridges

N70 over Mud Creek Trib/Overflow

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 2E Broken Bow · Structure no. S070 07561

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N70 over Mud Creek Trib/Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying N70 over Mud Creek Trib/Overflow in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,863 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesN70
CrossesMud Creek Trib/Overflow
Location2E Broken Bow
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates41.4018, -99.6065
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2018)
Projected traffic1,863 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 N70 over Mud Creek Trib/Overflow built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N70 over Mud Creek Trib/Overflow 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 N70 over Mud Creek Trib/Overflow carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N70 over Mud Creek Trib/Overflow?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N70 over Mud Creek Trib/Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.