N17 over Frenchman Creek
GoodHitchcock County, Nebraska · In Culbertson · Structure no. S017 01780
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 385
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N17 over Frenchman Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N17 over Frenchman Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 years old, older 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is N17 over Frenchman 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does N17 over Frenchman Creek carry?
About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is N17 over Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N17 over Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.