US Bridges

N36 over Thomas Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 3E Bennington · Structure no. S036 01806

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,030
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N36 over Thomas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N36 over Thomas Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 67 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 5 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,257 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN36
CrossesThomas Creek
Location3E Bennington
RouteState Highway 36
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3647, -96.1006
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,030 (2018)
Projected traffic15,257 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N36 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is N36 over Thomas 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 2024.

How much traffic does N36 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 8,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N36 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N36 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.