US Bridges

N65 over Chatawa Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 4N Kansas/Nebraska Sl · Structure no. S065 00371

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N65 over Chatawa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N65 over Chatawa Creek in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN65
CrossesChatawa Creek
Location4N Kansas/Nebraska Sl
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates40.0539, -96.1616
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2018)
Projected traffic256 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N65 over Chatawa Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is N65 over Chatawa Creek 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 N65 over Chatawa Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N65 over Chatawa Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N65 over Chatawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.