N105 over Kirkham Creek
PoorRichardson County, Nebraska · 3.5W 2N Humboldt · Structure no. S105 01368
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N105 over Kirkham Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N105 over Kirkham Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 76 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N105 over Kirkham Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is N105 over Kirkham Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does N105 over Kirkham Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N105 over Kirkham Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N105 over Kirkham Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.