N2 over Silver Creek
FairHall County, Nebraska · 11E Cairo · Structure no. S002 35444
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,210
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N2 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N2 over Silver Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 82 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,526 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N2 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is N2 over Silver 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does N2 over Silver Creek carry?
About 4,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is N2 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N2 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.