US Bridges

N35 over Humbug Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 7NE Hoskins · Structure no. S035 01339

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N35 over Humbug Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N35 over Humbug Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,904 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN35
CrossesHumbug Creek
Location7NE Hoskins
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates42.119, -97.193
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2018)
Projected traffic3,904 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 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N35 over Humbug Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N35 over Humbug 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N35 over Humbug Creek carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N35 over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N35 over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.