US Bridges

N22 over Fish Creek

Fair

Greeley County, Nebraska · Njct US281/N22 4.6W · Structure no. S022 01957

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N22 over Fish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N22 over Fish Creek in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN22
CrossesFish Creek
LocationNjct US281/N22 4.6W
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates41.466, -98.6235
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2018)
Projected traffic1,059 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N22 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is N22 over Fish 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N22 over Fish Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N22 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N22 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.