N23 over Medicine Creek
GoodLincoln County, Nebraska · 7E Dickens · Structure no. S023 06432
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N23 over Medicine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N23 over Medicine Creek in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 57 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N23 over Medicine Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is N23 over Medicine Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does N23 over Medicine Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is N23 over Medicine Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns N23 over Medicine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.