US Bridges

N89 over Beaver Creek

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Furnas County, Nebraska · 5W Stamford · Structure no. S089 04965

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N89 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying N89 over Beaver Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN89
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5W Stamford
RouteState Highway 89
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1471, -99.684
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic716 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N89 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is N89 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does N89 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N89 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N89 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.