CO Hiway (old N2) over Brownell Creek
PoorOtoe County, Nebraska · 1E Syracuse · Structure no. C006641805
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Hiway (old N2) over Brownell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Hiway (old N2) over Brownell Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Hiway (old N2) over Brownell Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is CO Hiway (old N2) over Brownell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does CO Hiway (old N2) over Brownell Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is CO Hiway (old N2) over Brownell Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns CO Hiway (old N2) over Brownell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.