US Bridges

CO RD 79 MI 7908 over Sidney Draw

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · .5E 11S Potter · Structure no. C001700905

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 79 MI 7908 over Sidney Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 79 MI 7908 over Sidney Draw in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesCO RD 79 MI 7908
CrossesSidney Draw
Location.5E 11S Potter
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates41.0483, -103.2983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1999)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 CO RD 79 MI 7908 over Sidney Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 79 MI 7908 over Sidney Draw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 79 MI 7908 over Sidney Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is CO RD 79 MI 7908 over Sidney Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 79 MI 7908 over Sidney Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.