US Bridges

N18 over Mitchell Creek

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · 5E Stockville · Structure no. S018 01472

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N18 over Mitchell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N18 over Mitchell Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesN18
CrossesMitchell Creek
Location5E Stockville
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.5408, -100.3001
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic325 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 N18 over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is N18 over Mitchell 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N18 over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N18 over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N18 over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.