US Bridges

N58 over Rock Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Nebraska · 1NW Rockville · Structure no. S058 02790

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N58 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N58 over Rock Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN58
CrossesRock Creek
Location1NW Rockville
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates41.1241, -98.8382
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic924 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N58 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is N58 over Rock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N58 over Rock Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N58 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N58 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.