IRR/N12 over Bazile Creek
PoorClosed to trafficKnox County, Nebraska · 4E Niobrara · Structure no. S012 16603
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,275
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR/N12 over Bazile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/N12 over Bazile Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2038. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR/N12 over Bazile Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is IRR/N12 over Bazile Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does IRR/N12 over Bazile Creek carry?
About 1,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is IRR/N12 over Bazile Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IRR/N12 over Bazile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.