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County Road N over Ninemile Creek

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Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 2E 1N of Minatare · Structure no. C007972610

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road N over Ninemile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road N over Ninemile Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road N
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location2E 1N of Minatare
RouteCounty Highway 726
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.83, -103.4617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road N over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road N over Ninemile 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does County Road N over Ninemile Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road N over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road N over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.