US Bridges

N112 over Big Indian Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · 13S Beatrice · Structure no. S112 01122

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N112 over Big Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N112 over Big Indian Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 86 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN112
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location13S Beatrice
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates40.076, -96.746
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2018)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N112 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is N112 over Big Indian 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 N112 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N112 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N112 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.