US Bridges

N41 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Saline County, Nebraska · 2W Wilber · Structure no. S041 05764

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N41 over Turkey Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN41
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2W Wilber
RouteState Highway 41
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4803, -97.0131
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is N41 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N41 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N41 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.