US Bridges

EB-N2 over Hooper Creek

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · 4E Palmyra · Structure no. S002 48008R

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,335
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-N2 over Hooper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-N2 over Hooper Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesEB-N2
CrossesHooper Creek
Location4E Palmyra
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7114, -96.3228
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,335 (2018)
Projected traffic20,403 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 EB-N2 over Hooper Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB-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 EB-N2 over Hooper Creek carry?

About 11,335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is EB-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 40 ft wide.

Who owns EB-N2 over Hooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.