N45 over Shell Creek
GoodMadison County, Nebraska · 1N Newman Grove · Structure no. S045 00360
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 945
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N45 over Shell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N45 over Shell Creek in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N45 over Shell Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is N45 over Shell 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 N45 over Shell Creek carry?
About 945 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N45 over Shell Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns N45 over Shell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.