N87 over Box Butte Creek
GoodBox Butte County, Nebraska · Ejct US385/N87 7NE · Structure no. S087 02276
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 865
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N87 over Box Butte Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N87 over Box Butte Creek in Box Butte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 865 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N87 over Box Butte Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is N87 over Box Butte 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 N87 over Box Butte Creek carry?
About 865 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is N87 over Box Butte Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns N87 over Box Butte Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.