US Bridges

N67 over Little Nemaha River

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · 1N Talmage · Structure no. S067 04771

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
433 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N67 over Little Nemaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N67 over Little Nemaha River in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2038. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN67
CrossesLittle Nemaha River
Location1N Talmage
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates40.5389, -96.0088
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2018)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N67 over Little Nemaha River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N67 over Little Nemaha River 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 N67 over Little Nemaha River carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N67 over Little Nemaha River?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N67 over Little Nemaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.