US Bridges

N57 over Deer Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · .3N Carroll · Structure no. S057 04075

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N57 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N57 over Deer Creek 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN57
CrossesDeer Creek
Location.3N Carroll
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates42.2812, -97.1932
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2018)
Projected traffic790 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N57 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is N57 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 N57 over Deer Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N57 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N57 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.