N12 over Lime Creek
FairDixon County, Nebraska · 1.5W Maskell · Structure no. S012 21579
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,415
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N12 over Lime Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N12 over Lime Creek in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 N12 over Lime Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is N12 over Lime Creek 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 N12 over Lime Creek carry?
About 1,415 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N12 over Lime Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N12 over Lime Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.