US Bridges

N2 over Prairie Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · JCT N2/N11 3.8E · Structure no. S002 34747

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N2 over Prairie Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,526 by 2038. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN2
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationJCT N2/N11 3.8E
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.9869, -98.5372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2018)
Projected traffic6,526 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2 over Prairie 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 Prairie Creek carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N2 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.