US Bridges

WB-N2 over Brownell Creek

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · 1E Syracuse · Structure no. S002 48943L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-N2 over Brownell Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-N2 over Brownell 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 10,130 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,234 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWB-N2
CrossesBrownell Creek
Location1E Syracuse
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6703, -96.166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,130 (2018)
Projected traffic18,234 by 2038
Trucks26%
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 WB-N2 over Brownell Creek built?

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

What condition is WB-N2 over Brownell 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 Brownell Creek carry?

About 10,130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is WB-N2 over Brownell Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns WB-N2 over Brownell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.