N23 over Medicine Creek
GoodFrontier County, Nebraska · 3W Curtis · Structure no. S023 08874
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,535
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N23 over Medicine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N23 over Medicine Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,072 by 2038. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N23 over Medicine Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is N23 over Medicine 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 N23 over Medicine Creek carry?
About 1,535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N23 over Medicine Creek?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N23 over Medicine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.