N74 over Sand Creek
FairAdams County, Nebraska · 4W Holstein · Structure no. S074 01340
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N74 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N74 over Sand Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N74 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is N74 over Sand 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does N74 over Sand Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N74 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N74 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.