US Bridges

N71 over UPRR Cnty Highway

Good

Kimball County, Nebraska · 1.2E Kimball · Structure no. S071 01668R

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N71 over UPRR Cnty Highway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N71 over UPRR Cnty Highway in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN71
CrossesUPRR Cnty Highway
Location1.2E Kimball
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates41.2387, -103.6382
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2018)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N71 over UPRR Cnty Highway built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is N71 over UPRR Cnty Highway 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 N71 over UPRR Cnty Highway carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N71 over UPRR Cnty Highway?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N71 over UPRR Cnty Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.