US Bridges

N35 over Pigeon Creek Tributary

Fair

Dakota County, Nebraska · 1NE Hubbard · Structure no. S035 05988

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N35 over Pigeon Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying N35 over Pigeon Creek Tributary in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,355 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN35
CrossesPigeon Creek Tributary
Location1NE Hubbard
RouteState Highway 35
CountyDakota County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3891, -96.5861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic6,355 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Pigeon Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is N35 over Pigeon Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does N35 over Pigeon Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N35 over Pigeon Creek Tributary?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N35 over Pigeon Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.