US Bridges

N2 over BNSF RR 064-685-J

Good

Thomas County, Nebraska · 7W Thedford · Structure no. S002 20305

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over BNSF RR 064-685-J is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2 over BNSF RR 064-685-J in Thomas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2038. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 298.3 mi (480 km).

Location

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CarriesN2
CrossesBNSF RR 064-685-J
Location7W Thedford
RouteState Highway 2
CountyThomas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9908, -100.707
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic975 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed298.3 mi (480 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N2 over BNSF RR 064-685-J built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2 over BNSF RR 064-685-J 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 2023.

How much traffic does N2 over BNSF RR 064-685-J carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N2 over BNSF RR 064-685-J?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over BNSF RR 064-685-J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.