US Bridges

N41 over Indian Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 10W Adams · Structure no. S041 07520

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,075
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying N41 over Indian Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN41
CrossesIndian Creek
Location10W Adams
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.4654, -96.6961
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2018)
Projected traffic3,216 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N41 over Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N41 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N41 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N41 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.