US Bridges

N24 over Meskenthine Creek

Fair

Stanton County, Nebraska · In Stanton · Structure no. S024 00988

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N24 over Meskenthine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N24 over Meskenthine Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 58 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 2,920 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,234 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN24
CrossesMeskenthine Creek
LocationIn Stanton
RouteState Highway 24
CountyStanton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9468, -97.2278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,920 (2018)
Projected traffic4,234 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N24 over Meskenthine Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is N24 over Meskenthine 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N24 over Meskenthine Creek carry?

About 2,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N24 over Meskenthine Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns N24 over Meskenthine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.