US Bridges

IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek Tributary

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · Scl Center · Structure no. S084 00895

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek Tributary in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesIRR/N84
CrossesBazile Creek Tributary
LocationScl Center
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates42.6063, -97.8767
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2018)
Projected traffic790 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek Tributary?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/N84 over Bazile Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.