US Bridges

N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 3W Beaver City · Structure no. S089 03923

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
665
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 2000, so it is 25 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesN89
CrossesBeaver Creek Tributary
Location3W Beaver City
RouteState Highway 89
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1319, -99.8753
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic665 (2018)
Projected traffic865 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 2000, making it 25 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 2021.

How much traffic does N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N89 over Beaver Creek Tributary?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 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.