N18 over East Muddy Creek
GoodPosted for loadFrontier County, Nebraska · 20E Stockville · Structure no. S018 02982
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N18 over East Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N18 over East Muddy Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N18 over East Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is N18 over East Muddy 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 East Muddy Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is N18 over East Muddy Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns N18 over East Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.