US Bridges

N91 over Meridian Creek

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · 1W Creston · Structure no. S091 15860

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N91 over Meridian Creek is a concrete slab carrying N91 over Meridian Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN91
CrossesMeridian Creek
Location1W Creston
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates41.71421, -97.37488
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2018)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N91 over Meridian 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 Meridian Creek carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N91 over Meridian Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N91 over Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.