US Bridges

N69 over Lincoln Creek

Good

York County, Nebraska · 3S Gresham · Structure no. S069 06069

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N69 over Lincoln Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N69 over Lincoln Creek in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2038. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN69
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location3S Gresham
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates40.9836, -97.4063
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2018)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 N69 over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is N69 over Lincoln 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N69 over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N69 over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N69 over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.