US Bridges

N33 over Wittstruck Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 13NE Crete · Structure no. S033 02366

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,695
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N33 over Wittstruck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N33 over Wittstruck Creek 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 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 5,695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,258 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN33
CrossesWittstruck Creek
Location13NE Crete
RouteState Highway 33
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6539, -96.738
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic5,695 (2018)
Projected traffic8,258 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 N33 over Wittstruck Creek built?

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

What condition is N33 over Wittstruck Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N33 over Wittstruck Creek carry?

About 5,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N33 over Wittstruck Creek?

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 Wittstruck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.