WB-N2 over Hooper Creek
FairOtoe County, Nebraska · 4E Palmyra · Structure no. S002 48008L
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,335
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB-N2 over Hooper Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB-N2 over Hooper Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 11,335 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,403 by 2038. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 42 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB-N2 over Hooper Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is WB-N2 over Hooper 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does WB-N2 over Hooper Creek carry?
About 11,335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is WB-N2 over Hooper Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns WB-N2 over Hooper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.