US Bridges

N13 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Pierce County, Nebraska · 6NW Foster · Structure no. S013 02377

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N13 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N13 over Dry Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,953 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN13
CrossesDry Creek
Location6NW Foster
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.325, -97.7533
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2018)
Projected traffic1,953 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N13 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is N13 over Dry Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N13 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N13 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N13 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.