US Bridges

N16 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 5W Pender · Structure no. S016 01687

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,195
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N16 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N16 over Rattlesnake Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 1,195 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,733 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN16
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location5W Pender
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.1194, -96.791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,195 (2018)
Projected traffic1,733 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 N16 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N16 over Rattlesnake 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does N16 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 1,195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N16 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N16 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.