US Bridges

N91 over Bean Creek

Good

Garfield County, Nebraska · 7E Burwell · Structure no. S091 06687

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N91 over Bean Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N91 over Bean Creek in Garfield County, Nebraska. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 91 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 765 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,033 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesN91
CrossesBean Creek
Location7E Burwell
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates41.7757, -99.008
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2018)
Projected traffic1,033 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 N91 over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is N91 over Bean 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 N91 over Bean Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N91 over Bean Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N91 over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.