US Bridges

N36 over Rawhide Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 4W Elk City · Structure no. S036 00535

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,695
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N36 over Rawhide Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N36 over Rawhide Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN36
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location4W Elk City
RouteState Highway 36
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3789, -96.3259
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,695 (2018)
Projected traffic5,358 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N36 over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N36 over Rawhide 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does N36 over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 3,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N36 over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N36 over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.