US Bridges

N23 over Fox Creek

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · 1E Curtis · Structure no. S023 09289

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N23 over Fox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N23 over Fox Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesN23
CrossesFox Creek
Location1E Curtis
RouteState Highway 23
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6344, -100.4905
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2018)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N23 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N23 over Fox 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 Fox Creek carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N23 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N23 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.