US Bridges

N103 over Turkey Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 1S De Witt · Structure no. S103 02465

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N103 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N103 over Turkey Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2038. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN103
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1S De Witt
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates40.3843, -96.9135
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2018)
Projected traffic2,070 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N103 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is N103 over Turkey 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 N103 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N103 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N103 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.