US Bridges

N96 over Calamus River

Good

Garfield County, Nebraska · JCT N11/N91 3W 2.8N · Structure no. S096 01531

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N96 over Calamus River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N96 over Calamus River in Garfield County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesN96
CrossesCalamus River
LocationJCT N11/N91 3W 2.8N
RouteState Highway 96
CountyGarfield County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.81, -99.1834
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2018)
Projected traffic878 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N96 over Calamus River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N96 over Calamus River 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 N96 over Calamus River carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N96 over Calamus River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N96 over Calamus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.