N40 over Sand Creek
GoodCuster County, Nebraska · 6W Callaway · Structure no. S040 02013
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 305
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N40 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N40 over Sand Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N40 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is N40 over Sand 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does N40 over Sand Creek carry?
About 305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is N40 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns N40 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.