US136/N4 over Bear Creek
GoodGage County, Nebraska · 1E Beatrice · Structure no. S136 18020
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,180
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US136/N4 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US136/N4 over Bear Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US136/N4 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US136/N4 over Bear 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 US136/N4 over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US136/N4 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US136/N4 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.