US Bridges

IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 1N Center · Structure no. S084 00825

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
407 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2038. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIRR/N84
CrossesBazile Creek
Location1N Center
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates42.6163, -97.8786
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2018)
Projected traffic682 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N84 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 IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.