US Bridges

N23 over Big Blue River N Br

Good

Perkins County, Nebraska · 5W Grant · Structure no. S023 01328

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N23 over Big Blue River N Br is a concrete culvert carrying N23 over Big Blue River N Br in Perkins County, Nebraska. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,512 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN23
CrossesBig Blue River N Br
Location5W Grant
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates40.8308, -101.8164
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2018)
Projected traffic1,512 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 N23 over Big Blue River N Br built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is N23 over Big Blue River N Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N23 over Big Blue River N Br carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N23 over Big Blue River N Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N23 over Big Blue River N Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.