US Bridges

N35 over Deer Creek Overflow

Fair

Wayne County, Nebraska · 3W Wayne · Structure no. S035 02714

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

About this bridge

N35 over Deer Creek Overflow is a concrete slab carrying N35 over Deer Creek Overflow 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN35
CrossesDeer Creek Overflow
Location3W Wayne
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates42.2353, -97.0672
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N35 over Deer Creek Overflow built?

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

What condition is N35 over Deer Creek Overflow 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 Deer Creek Overflow carry?

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

How long is N35 over Deer Creek Overflow?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N35 over Deer Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.