US Bridges

N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 0E Wilsonville · Structure no. S089 02691

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
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 1998, so it is 27 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 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesN89
CrossesBeaver Creek Tributary
Location0E Wilsonville
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates40.1098, -100.0988
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy9: Superior 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 loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2018)
Projected traffic592 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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 455 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.