N40 over Dry Fork Creek
GoodDawson County, Nebraska · 5NW Sumner · Structure no. S040 05396
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 870
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N40 over Dry Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N40 over Dry Fork Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N40 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is N40 over Dry Fork 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does N40 over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is N40 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns N40 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.