N62 over N Fk Big Nemaha River
PoorJohnson County, Nebraska · JCT N50/N62 3E · Structure no. S062 00293
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 241 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N62 over N Fk Big Nemaha River is a steel truss - thru carrying N62 over N Fk Big Nemaha River in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2038. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N62 over N Fk Big Nemaha River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is N62 over N Fk Big Nemaha River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does N62 over N Fk Big Nemaha River carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is N62 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N62 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.