US26 over Ninemile Creek
GoodScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 2E Minatare · Structure no. S026 03470
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,870
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US26 over Ninemile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US26 over Ninemile Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,331 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US26 over Ninemile Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US26 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US26 over Ninemile Creek carry?
About 4,870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US26 over Ninemile Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US26 over Ninemile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.