US Bridges

N89 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Red Willow County, Nebraska · 0W Lebanon · Structure no. S089 01608

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N89 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N89 over Beaver Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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 6 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesN89
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0W Lebanon
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates40.0508, -100.2815
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic446 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 N89 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is N89 over Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N89 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N89 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N89 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.