N16 over Rattlesnake Creek
FairPosted for loadWayne County, Nebraska · 7W Pender · Structure no. S016 01890
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 915
- 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 Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 915 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N16 over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is N16 over Rattlesnake 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does N16 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 915 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N16 over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns N16 over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.