US Bridges

N4 over BNSF RR 083-670-V

Fair

Pawnee County, Nebraska · In Table Rock · Structure no. S004 19744

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4 over BNSF RR 083-670-V is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4 over BNSF RR 083-670-V in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,512 by 2038. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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CarriesN4
CrossesBNSF RR 083-670-V
LocationIn Table Rock
RouteState Highway 4
CountyPawnee County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1791, -96.0809
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N4 over BNSF RR 083-670-V built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is N4 over BNSF RR 083-670-V 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N4 over BNSF RR 083-670-V carry?

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

How long is N4 over BNSF RR 083-670-V?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N4 over BNSF RR 083-670-V?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.