N79 over Maple Creek
FairDodge County, Nebraska · 9S Snyder · Structure no. S079 05122
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,010
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N79 over Maple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N79 over Maple Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 N79 over Maple Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is N79 over Maple Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does N79 over Maple Creek carry?
About 1,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is N79 over Maple Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns N79 over Maple Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.