US Bridges

N25 over Red Willow Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 2NE Wallace · Structure no. S025 08198

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N25 over Red Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N25 over Red Willow Creek in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN25
CrossesRed Willow Creek
Location2NE Wallace
RouteState Highway 25
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8552, -101.1518
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 N25 over Red Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is N25 over Red Willow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N25 over Red Willow Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N25 over Red Willow Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N25 over Red Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.