US Bridges

N-61 over UPRR

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · 1NW Kingsley Dam · Structure no. S061 09951

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-61 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N-61 over UPRR in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2038. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesN-61
CrossesUPRR
Location1NW Kingsley Dam
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates41.2559, -101.6907
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2018)
Projected traffic1,791 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 N-61 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N-61 over UPRR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N-61 over UPRR carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N-61 over UPRR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N-61 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.