US Bridges

N39 over Clear Creek

Good

Polk County, Nebraska · 3S Silver Creek · Structure no. S039 00705

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N39 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N39 over Clear Creek in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN39
CrossesClear Creek
Location3S Silver Creek
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates41.2794, -97.6559
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2018)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N39 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N39 over Clear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N39 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N39 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N39 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.