US Bridges

N103 over S Br Middle Creek

Fair

Seward County, Nebraska · Scl Pleasant Dale · Structure no. S103 05614

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N103 over S Br Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N103 over S Br Middle 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,035 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN103
CrossesS Br Middle Creek
LocationScl Pleasant Dale
RouteState Highway 103
CountySeward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7885, -96.9299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N103 over S Br Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is N103 over S Br Middle 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N103 over S Br Middle Creek carry?

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

How long is N103 over S Br Middle Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N103 over S Br Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.