US Bridges

N121 over Battle Creek

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · 1N Battle Creek · Structure no. S121 01264

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,960
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N121 over Battle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N121 over Battle Creek in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 58 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 5 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN121
CrossesBattle Creek
Location1N Battle Creek
RouteState Highway 121
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.014, -97.6012
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,960 (2018)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 N121 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is N121 over Battle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N121 over Battle Creek carry?

About 2,960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N121 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N121 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.