US Bridges

N88 over Lawrence Fork

Fair

Morrill County, Nebraska · 1E Redington · Structure no. S088 04522

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N88 over Lawrence Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying N88 over Lawrence Fork in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN88
CrossesLawrence Fork
Location1E Redington
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates41.5841, -103.2575
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2018)
Projected traffic436 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N88 over Lawrence Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N88 over Lawrence Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does N88 over Lawrence Fork carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N88 over Lawrence Fork?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N88 over Lawrence Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.