N23 over Dry Creek
FairFrontier County, Nebraska · 7E Curtis · Structure no. S023 09848
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 955
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N23 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N23 over Dry Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N23 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is N23 over Dry 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does N23 over Dry Creek carry?
About 955 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N23 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N23 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.