US Bridges

N25 over Frenchman Creek

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 9N Trenton · Structure no. S025 02293

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N25 over Frenchman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N25 over Frenchman Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesN25
CrossesFrenchman Creek
Location9N Trenton
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates40.3022, -101.0106
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2018)
Projected traffic481 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N25 over Frenchman Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is N25 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 N25 over Frenchman Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N25 over Frenchman Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N25 over Frenchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.