US Bridges

N70/N91 over Cedar River

Fair

Wheeler County, Nebraska · 1W Ericson · Structure no. S070 14495

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N70/N91 over Cedar River is a concrete continuous slab carrying N70/N91 over Cedar River in Wheeler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).

Location

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CarriesN70/N91
CrossesCedar River
Location1W Ericson
RouteState Highway 70
CountyWheeler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7834, -98.6984
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2018)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed142.9 mi (230 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 N70/N91 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is N70/N91 over Cedar River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N70/N91 over Cedar River carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N70/N91 over Cedar River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N70/N91 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.