US Bridges

WB-N2 over Deer Creek

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · 8.6W Neb City · Structure no. S002 49626L

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-N2 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-N2 over Deer Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesWB-N2
CrossesDeer Creek
Location8.6W Neb City
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.6767, -96.0396
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB-N2 over Deer 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 2023.

How much traffic does WB-N2 over Deer Creek carry?

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

How long is WB-N2 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns WB-N2 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.