US Bridges

N35 over West Creek

Good

Dakota County, Nebraska · 2SW Hubbard · Structure no. S035 05800

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N35 over West Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N35 over West Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,541 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN35
CrossesWest Creek
Location2SW Hubbard
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates42.371, -96.6131
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2018)
Projected traffic6,541 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N35 over West Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N35 over West 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N35 over West Creek carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N35 over West Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N35 over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.