US Bridges

N89 over Trib to Beaver Creek

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 3W Hendley · Structure no. S089 03067

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N89 over Trib to Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N89 over Trib to Beaver Creek 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 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesN89
CrossesTrib to Beaver Creek
Location3W Hendley
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates40.1106, -100.0279
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 Trib to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N89 over Trib to Beaver 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 2021.

How much traffic does N89 over Trib to Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is N89 over Trib to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N89 over Trib to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.