US Bridges

N13 over Bazile Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N13/N59 .3S · Structure no. S013 03934

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N13 over Bazile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N13 over Bazile Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,356 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN13
CrossesBazile Creek
LocationJCT N13/N59 .3S
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.4631, -97.8966
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2018)
Projected traffic1,356 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 N13 over Bazile Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is N13 over Bazile Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does N13 over Bazile Creek carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N13 over Bazile Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N13 over Bazile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.