US Bridges

N2 over Missouri River/Bnsf RR

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · Ecl Nebraska City · Structure no. S002 50816

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,895 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over Missouri River/Bnsf RR is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying N2 over Missouri River/Bnsf RR in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,730 by 2038. The structure is 1,895 ft (577.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 248.5 mi (400 km).

Location

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CarriesN2
CrossesMissouri River/Bnsf RR
LocationEcl Nebraska City
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6706, -95.8308
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,895 ft (577.6 m)
Longest span416 ft (126.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2018)
Projected traffic17,730 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed248.5 mi (400 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was N2 over Missouri River/Bnsf RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2 over Missouri River/Bnsf RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N2 over Missouri River/Bnsf RR carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is N2 over Missouri River/Bnsf RR?

The structure is 1,895 ft (577.6 m) long with a longest span of 416 ft (126.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over Missouri River/Bnsf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.