US Bridges

N91 over Brown Creek

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · 5E Nickerson · Structure no. S091 21718

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N91 over Brown Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N91 over Brown Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN91
CrossesBrown Creek
Location5E Nickerson
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates41.5384, -96.3881
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2018)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 N91 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is N91 over Brown 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N91 over Brown Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N91 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N91 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.