US Bridges

WB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · 2E Syracuse · Structure no. S002 49047L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,130 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,234 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesWB-N2
CrossesBrownell Creek Tributary
Location2E Syracuse
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.6683, -96.1487
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 Tributary built?

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

What condition is WB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does WB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is WB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns WB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.