US Bridges

N4 over Taylor Branch

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · In Table Rock · Structure no. S004 19697

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4 over Taylor Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4 over Taylor Branch in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,512 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN4
CrossesTaylor Branch
LocationIn Table Rock
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates40.1782, -96.0893
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2018)
Projected traffic1,512 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 N4 over Taylor Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4 over Taylor Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N4 over Taylor Branch carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4 over Taylor Branch?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N4 over Taylor Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.