US Bridges

Cimarron over Sand Creek

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 4S 1.9E of Holstein · Structure no. C000104210

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cimarron over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cimarron over Sand Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCimarron
CrossesSand Creek
Location4S 1.9E of Holstein
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates40.4082, -98.6124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cimarron over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cimarron over Sand 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 2021.

How much traffic does Cimarron over Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Cimarron over Sand Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cimarron over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.