US Bridges

N11 over Big Cedar Creek

Good

Garfield County, Nebraska · 22N Burwell · Structure no. S011 11410

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N11 over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N11 over Big Cedar Creek in Garfield County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesN11
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location22N Burwell
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates42.0729, -99.0703
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2018)
Projected traffic519 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 N11 over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N11 over Big Cedar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N11 over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N11 over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns N11 over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.