US Bridges

N84 over Little Bazile Creek Trib

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 4W Bloomfield · Structure no. S084 01789

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N84 over Little Bazile Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N84 over Little Bazile Creek Trib in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN84
CrossesLittle Bazile Creek Trib
Location4W Bloomfield
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates42.5975, -97.7226
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
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic608 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N84 over Little Bazile Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is N84 over Little Bazile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N84 over Little Bazile Creek Trib carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N84 over Little Bazile Creek Trib?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N84 over Little Bazile Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.