US Bridges

N66 over Wahoo Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · Wjct US6/N63 1E 2.6N · Structure no. S066 09607

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,175
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N66 over Wahoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N66 over Wahoo Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 3,175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,286 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN66
CrossesWahoo Creek
LocationWjct US6/N63 1E 2.6N
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates41.0537, -96.368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,175 (2018)
Projected traffic4,286 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N66 over Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is N66 over Wahoo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N66 over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 3,175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N66 over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N66 over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.