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SB-N71 over Lodgepole Creek Trib

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Kimball County, Nebraska · 6N Kimball · Structure no. S071 02204L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB-N71 over Lodgepole Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB-N71 over Lodgepole Creek Trib in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,108 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesSB-N71
CrossesLodgepole Creek Trib
Location6N Kimball
RouteState Highway 71
CountyKimball County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3151, -103.664
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2018)
Projected traffic3,108 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB-N71 over Lodgepole Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB-N71 over Lodgepole Creek Trib 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SB-N71 over Lodgepole Creek Trib carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SB-N71 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SB-N71 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.