US Bridges

N41 over Shaw Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 2W Adams · Structure no. S041 08345

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,275
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over Shaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N41 over Shaw Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,526 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN41
CrossesShaw Creek
Location2W Adams
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.466, -96.54
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,275 (2018)
Projected traffic3,526 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N41 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N41 over Shaw 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 Shaw Creek carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N41 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N41 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.