US Bridges

N68 over Beaver Creek

Good

Sherman County, Nebraska · 5N Ravenna · Structure no. S068 00507

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N68 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N68 over Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN68
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5N Ravenna
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates41.0877, -98.9202
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic868 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N68 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N68 over Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N68 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N68 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N68 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.