US Bridges

N15 over 889 Rd/Missouri River

Fair

Dixon County, Nebraska · 2NE Maskell · Structure no. S015 20985

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,455 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,755
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N15 over 889 Rd/Missouri River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N15 over 889 Rd/Missouri River in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,755 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,282 by 2038. The structure is 2,455 ft (748.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 602.7 mi (970 km).

Location

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CarriesN15
Crosses889 Rd/Missouri River
Location2NE Maskell
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.7182, -96.9512
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,455 ft (748.3 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2018)
Projected traffic2,282 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed602.7 mi (970 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N15 over 889 Rd/Missouri River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N15 over 889 Rd/Missouri River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N15 over 889 Rd/Missouri River carry?

About 1,755 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N15 over 889 Rd/Missouri River?

The structure is 2,455 ft (748.3 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N15 over 889 Rd/Missouri River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.