US Bridges

N35 over Chapin Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 4N Winside · Structure no. S035 02119

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N35 over Chapin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N35 over Chapin Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN35
CrossesChapin Creek
Location4N Winside
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates42.2284, -97.1738
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed18.6 mi (30 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 Chapin Creek built?

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

What condition is N35 over Chapin 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 Chapin Creek carry?

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

How long is N35 over Chapin Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N35 over Chapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.