US Bridges

N41 over N Fk Big Nemaha River

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 2W Sterling · Structure no. S041 09040

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,155
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over N Fk Big Nemaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N41 over N Fk Big Nemaha River in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,155 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2038. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN41
CrossesN Fk Big Nemaha River
Location2W Sterling
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.4659, -96.4085
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,155 (2018)
Projected traffic2,909 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N41 over N Fk Big Nemaha River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is N41 over N Fk Big Nemaha River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N41 over N Fk Big Nemaha River carry?

About 2,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N41 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N41 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.