US Bridges

N41 over N Fk Swan Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 4.5E Milligan · Structure no. S041 04045

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over N Fk Swan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N41 over N Fk Swan Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN41
CrossesN Fk Swan Creek
Location4.5E Milligan
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.5101, -97.301
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic572 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N41 over N Fk Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N41 over N Fk Swan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N41 over N Fk Swan Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N41 over N Fk Swan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N41 over N Fk Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.