US Bridges

N57 over Deer Creek So Br

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 2S Carroll · Structure no. S057 03867

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N57 over Deer Creek So Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying N57 over Deer Creek So Br in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 805 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,167 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN57
CrossesDeer Creek So Br
Location2S Carroll
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates42.251, -97.1933
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2018)
Projected traffic1,167 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 SystemNo

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 N57 over Deer Creek So Br built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is N57 over Deer Creek So Br 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 N57 over Deer Creek So Br carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N57 over Deer Creek So Br?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N57 over Deer Creek So Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.