US Bridges

N91 over Shell Creek

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · 1W Lindsay · Structure no. S091 14103

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N91 over Shell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N91 over Shell Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,268 by 2038. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN91
CrossesShell Creek
Location1W Lindsay
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates41.6999, -97.7056
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2018)
Projected traffic2,268 by 2038
Trucks17%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N91 over Shell Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is N91 over Shell 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 2023.

How much traffic does N91 over Shell Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N91 over Shell Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N91 over Shell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.