US Bridges

N41 over N Fk Swan Creek

Fair

Saline County, Nebraska · 7.5E Milligan · Structure no. S041 04248

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over N Fk Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N41 over N Fk Swan Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN41
CrossesN Fk Swan Creek
Location7.5E Milligan
RouteState Highway 41
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5097, -97.2626
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is N41 over N Fk Swan 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 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N41 over N Fk Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.