US Bridges

N35 over Deer Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 3W Wayne · Structure no. S035 02697

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,925
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N35 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N35 over Deer Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 3,925 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,299 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN35
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3W Wayne
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates42.2353, -97.0705
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N35 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N35 over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

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

How long is N35 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N35 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.