US Bridges

N33 over N Br Salt Creek Trib

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 9NE Crete · Structure no. S033 02007

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,915
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N33 over N Br Salt Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N33 over N Br Salt Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 4,915 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,390 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN33
CrossesN Br Salt Creek Trib
Location9NE Crete
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.6537, -96.8063
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,915 (2018)
Projected traffic6,390 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N33 over N Br Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N33 over N Br Salt 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N33 over N Br Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 4,915 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N33 over N Br Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N33 over N Br Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.