US Bridges

EB-N2 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · 2E Unadilla · Structure no. S002 48543R

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,975
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-N2 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying EB-N2 over Wolf Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 10,975 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,755 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesEB-N2
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2E Unadilla
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6821, -96.2367
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,975 (2018)
Projected traffic19,755 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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

About 10,975 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is EB-N2 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB-N2 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.