US Bridges

N2 over Dry Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 3E Hall/Buffalo CO Line · Structure no. S002 34039

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,905
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N2 over Dry Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 2,905 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,922 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN2
CrossesDry Creek
Location3E Hall/Buffalo CO Line
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.0036, -98.6693
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,905 (2018)
Projected traffic3,922 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N2 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2 over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N2 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.