US Bridges

N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 3W Wilsonville · Structure no. S089 02352

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN89
CrossesBeaver Creek Tributary
Location3W Wilsonville
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates40.103, -100.1612
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2018)
Projected traffic293 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.