US Bridges

EB-N2/N43 over Little Nemaha River Trib

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 4W Palmyra · Structure no. S002 47229R

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,265
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-N2/N43 over Little Nemaha River Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-N2/N43 over Little Nemaha River Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,265 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,304 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesEB-N2/N43
CrossesLittle Nemaha River Trib
Location4W Palmyra
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.7115, -96.4711
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,265 (2018)
Projected traffic23,304 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 EB-N2/N43 over Little Nemaha River Trib built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is EB-N2/N43 over Little Nemaha River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does EB-N2/N43 over Little Nemaha River Trib carry?

About 12,265 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is EB-N2/N43 over Little Nemaha River Trib?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB-N2/N43 over Little Nemaha River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.