US Bridges

N35 over Logan Creek

Good

Dixon County, Nebraska · 1N Wakefield · Structure no. S035 04053

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N35 over Logan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N35 over Logan Creek in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,163 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesN35
CrossesLogan Creek
Location1N Wakefield
RouteState Highway 35
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2768, -96.862
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2018)
Projected traffic6,163 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 N35 over Logan Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is N35 over Logan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N35 over Logan Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N35 over Logan Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N35 over Logan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.