US Bridges

N11 over Munson Creek

Fair

Howard County, Nebraska · JCT N11/N92 7.3NW · Structure no. S011 04715

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N11 over Munson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N11 over Munson Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN11
CrossesMunson Creek
LocationJCT N11/N92 7.3NW
RouteState Highway 11
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3145, -98.5922
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 N11 over Munson Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is N11 over Munson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N11 over Munson Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N11 over Munson Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N11 over Munson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.