US Bridges

EB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary

Fair

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

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 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 10,130 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,234 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesEB-N2
CrossesBrownell Creek Tributary
Location2E Syracuse
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6681, -96.1487
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 EB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is EB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary 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 Brownell Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is EB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns EB-N2 over Brownell Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.