US Bridges

N91 over Cedar River

Fair

Greeley County, Nebraska · 3W Spalding · Structure no. S091 10307

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N91 over Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N91 over Cedar River in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN91
CrossesCedar River
Location3W Spalding
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates41.6972, -98.423
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2018)
Projected traffic1,169 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N91 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N91 over Cedar River 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 N91 over Cedar River carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N91 over Cedar River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N91 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.