N57 over Dog Creek
FairWayne County, Nebraska · 2.5N Carroll · Structure no. S057 04297
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 545
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N57 over Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N57 over Dog Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N57 over Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is N57 over Dog 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 N57 over Dog Creek carry?
About 545 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N57 over Dog Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns N57 over Dog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.