N4 over Bottle Creek
PoorGage County, Nebraska · 2W Beatrice · Structure no. S004 15408
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,880
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4 over Bottle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4 over Bottle Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4 over Bottle Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4 over Bottle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does N4 over Bottle Creek carry?
About 1,880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4 over Bottle Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns N4 over Bottle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.