US Bridges

N58 over Big Slough

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · 2SE Dannebrog · Structure no. S058 00737

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N58 over Big Slough is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N58 over Big Slough in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN58
CrossesBig Slough
Location2SE Dannebrog
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates41.1053, -98.5094
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic845 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N58 over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N58 over Big Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N58 over Big Slough carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N58 over Big Slough?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N58 over Big Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.