N17 over Republican River
FairHitchcock County, Nebraska · 1S Culbertson · Structure no. S017 01741
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 333 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 315
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N17 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N17 over Republican River in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 46 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 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2038. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N17 over Republican River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is N17 over Republican 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does N17 over Republican River carry?
About 315 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is N17 over Republican River?
The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N17 over Republican River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.