US Bridges

N32 over Maple Creek East Fk

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · 18W West Point · Structure no. S032 05543

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Maple Creek East Fk is a concrete continuous slab carrying N32 over Maple Creek East Fk in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN32
CrossesMaple Creek East Fk
Location18W West Point
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates41.8302, -97.0599
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2018)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N32 over Maple Creek East Fk built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is N32 over Maple Creek East Fk 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 N32 over Maple Creek East Fk carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Maple Creek East Fk?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N32 over Maple Creek East Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.