US Bridges

N103 over Indian Creek

Fair

Saline County, Nebraska · 9N Wilber · Structure no. S103 04249

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N103 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N103 over Indian Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,001 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN103
CrossesIndian Creek
Location9N Wilber
RouteState Highway 103
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6194, -96.9833
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2018)
Projected traffic6,001 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 N103 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is N103 over Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N103 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N103 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N103 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.