US Bridges

N112 over Sicily Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · 11S Beatrice · Structure no. S112 01283

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N112 over Sicily Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N112 over Sicily Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2038. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN112
CrossesSicily Creek
Location11S Beatrice
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates40.0994, -96.7463
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2018)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 N112 over Sicily Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is N112 over Sicily 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 Sicily Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N112 over Sicily Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N112 over Sicily Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.