N15 over Dry Creek
GoodColfax County, Nebraska · 8N Schuyler · Structure no. S015 11628
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,460
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N15 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N15 over Dry Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 years old, older 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,444 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N15 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is N15 over Dry 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does N15 over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is N15 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N15 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.