US Bridges

N103 over Cheese Creek

Poor

Seward County, Nebraska · JCT US6/N103 7.3S · Structure no. S103 05061

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N103 over Cheese Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N103 over Cheese Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,035 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN103
CrossesCheese Creek
LocationJCT US6/N103 7.3S
RouteState Highway 103
CountySeward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.709, -96.9301
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2018)
Projected traffic4,035 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Cheese Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N103 over Cheese Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does N103 over Cheese Creek carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N103 over Cheese Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N103 over Cheese Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.