US Bridges

N15 over E Fk Maple Creek

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · 13S Pilger · Structure no. S015 13411

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,615
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N15 over E Fk Maple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N15 over E Fk Maple Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN15
CrossesE Fk Maple Creek
Location13S Pilger
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.8229, -97.0584
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,615 (2018)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2038
Trucks25%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N15 over E Fk Maple Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is N15 over E Fk Maple 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N15 over E Fk Maple Creek carry?

About 1,615 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is N15 over E Fk Maple Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N15 over E Fk Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.