US Bridges

N13 over Pleasant Valley Drain

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 2NW Hadar · Structure no. S013 00354

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,825
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N13 over Pleasant Valley Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying N13 over Pleasant Valley Drain in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,825 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,479 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN13
CrossesPleasant Valley Drain
Location2NW Hadar
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.132, -97.475
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,825 (2018)
Projected traffic7,479 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 N13 over Pleasant Valley Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N13 over Pleasant Valley Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N13 over Pleasant Valley Drain carry?

About 4,825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N13 over Pleasant Valley Drain?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N13 over Pleasant Valley Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.