US Bridges

N58 over Oak Creek

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · 0W Dannebrog · Structure no. S058 00994

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N58 over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N58 over Oak Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN58
CrossesOak Creek
Location0W Dannebrog
RouteState Highway 58
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1203, -98.5494
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N58 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N58 over Oak 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N58 over Oak Creek carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N58 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N58 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.