US Bridges

N91 over Bell Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 6E Nickerson · Structure no. S091 21901

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N91 over Bell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N91 over Bell Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN91
CrossesBell Creek
Location6E Nickerson
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates41.5384, -96.3528
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed37.3 mi (60 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 N91 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is N91 over Bell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N91 over Bell Creek carry?

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

How long is N91 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N91 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.