US Bridges

N35 over South Branch Deer Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Nebraska · 5W Wayne · Structure no. S035 02476

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,925
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N35 over South Branch Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N35 over South Branch Deer Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 3,925 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,299 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN35
CrossesSouth Branch Deer Creek
Location5W Wayne
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates42.2356, -97.1138
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,925 (2018)
Projected traffic5,299 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 South Branch Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is N35 over South Branch Deer 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 N35 over South Branch Deer Creek carry?

About 3,925 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N35 over South Branch Deer Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N35 over South Branch Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.