US Bridges

N41 over Clatonia Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · Ecl Clatonia · Structure no. S041 06731

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over Clatonia Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N41 over Clatonia Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,840 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN41
CrossesClatonia Creek
LocationEcl Clatonia
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.4654, -96.8458
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2018)
Projected traffic2,840 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N41 over Clatonia Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is N41 over Clatonia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N41 over Clatonia Creek carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N41 over Clatonia Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N41 over Clatonia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.