US Bridges

N43 over N2

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .5N Bennet · Structure no. S002 47043

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N43 over N2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N43 over N2 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,491 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesN43
CrossesN2
Location.5N Bennet
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates40.7116, -96.5067
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,235 (2018)
Projected traffic10,491 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N43 over N2 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N43 over N2 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N43 over N2 carry?

About 7,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N43 over N2?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns N43 over N2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.