US Bridges

N58 over Deer Creek

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · 1E Boelus · Structure no. S058 01858

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N58 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N58 over Deer Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesN58
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1E Boelus
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates41.076, -98.6831
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2018)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N58 over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N58 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N58 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.