US Bridges

N103 over BNSF RR 073-226-M

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · 1S Pleasant Dale · Structure no. S103 05579

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N103 over BNSF RR 073-226-M is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N103 over BNSF RR 073-226-M in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,035 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN103
CrossesBNSF RR 073-226-M
Location1S Pleasant Dale
RouteState Highway 103
CountySeward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7836, -96.9299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2018)
Projected traffic4,035 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N103 over BNSF RR 073-226-M built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is N103 over BNSF RR 073-226-M 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N103 over BNSF RR 073-226-M carry?

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

How long is N103 over BNSF RR 073-226-M?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N103 over BNSF RR 073-226-M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.