US Bridges

N22 over Cherry Creek

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · 1E Monroe · Structure no. S022 08235

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,965
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N22 over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N22 over Cherry Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 5 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 4,965 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,703 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesN22
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1E Monroe
RouteState Highway 22
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4751, -97.5817
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,965 (2018)
Projected traffic6,703 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 N22 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is N22 over Cherry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N22 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 4,965 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N22 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N22 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.