US Bridges

N62 over Robinson Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Nebraska · 1E Elk Creek · Structure no. S062 00437

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N62 over Robinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N62 over Robinson Creek in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN62
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location1E Elk Creek
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2766, -96.1017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2018)
Projected traffic358 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N62 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is N62 over Robinson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does N62 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N62 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N62 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.