N47 over North Plum Creek
GoodDawson County, Nebraska · 14S Gothenburg · Structure no. S047 04922
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N47 over North Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N47 over North Plum Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N47 over North Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is N47 over North 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does N47 over North Plum Creek carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is N47 over North Plum Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns N47 over North Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.