US Bridges

US20/N2/N71 over BNSF RR 064-831-M

Good

Dawes County, Nebraska · Scl Crawford · Structure no. S020 03558

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,935
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20/N2/N71 over BNSF RR 064-831-M is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20/N2/N71 over BNSF RR 064-831-M in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,806 by 2038. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS20/N2/N71
CrossesBNSF RR 064-831-M
LocationScl Crawford
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.6809, -103.4033
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,935 (2018)
Projected traffic2,806 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US20/N2/N71 over BNSF RR 064-831-M built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US20/N2/N71 over BNSF RR 064-831-M 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 2024.

How much traffic does US20/N2/N71 over BNSF RR 064-831-M carry?

About 1,935 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US20/N2/N71 over BNSF RR 064-831-M?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US20/N2/N71 over BNSF RR 064-831-M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.