US Bridges

N32 over Union Creek

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 2E Madison · Structure no. S032 03673

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Union Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N32 over Union Creek in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN32
CrossesUnion Creek
Location2E Madison
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8301, -97.4209
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic1,073 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N32 over Union Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N32 over Union 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N32 over Union Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Union Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N32 over Union Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.