N71 over Sand Canyon Creek
GoodBox Butte County, Nebraska · Sjct N2/N71 3.3N · Structure no. S071 11336
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N71 over Sand Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N71 over Sand Canyon Creek in Box Butte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 391.5 mi (630 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N71 over Sand Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is N71 over Sand Canyon 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does N71 over Sand Canyon Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N71 over Sand Canyon Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns N71 over Sand Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.