County Highway over Dry Sandy Creek
FairPosted for loadFillmore County, Nebraska · 1.3W .8S Strang · Structure no. C003002310
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Dry Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Dry Sandy Creek in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Dry Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Dry Sandy 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Dry Sandy Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Dry Sandy Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Dry Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.