US Bridges

N35 over Chapin Creek Tributary

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 3N Winside · Structure no. S035 02068

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N35 over Chapin Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying N35 over Chapin Creek Tributary in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 70 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,488 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN35
CrossesChapin Creek Tributary
Location3N Winside
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates42.221, -97.174
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2018)
Projected traffic3,488 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N35 over Chapin Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is N35 over Chapin Creek Tributary 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 Chapin Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N35 over Chapin Creek Tributary?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N35 over Chapin Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.