N23 over Plum Creek
GoodDawson County, Nebraska · 1E Farnam · Structure no. S023 11189
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 975
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N23 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N23 over Plum Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N23 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is N23 over Plum 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does N23 over Plum Creek carry?
About 975 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is N23 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N23 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.