N71 over Big Cottonwood Creek
GoodDawes County, Nebraska · 11N Crawford · Structure no. S071 14755
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N71 over Big Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N71 over Big Cottonwood Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962, 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 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N71 over Big Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is N71 over Big Cottonwood 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does N71 over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N71 over Big Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns N71 over Big Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.