NB US81 over Dry Sandy Creek
GoodFillmore County, Nebraska · 3N Bruning Spur · Structure no. S081 02723R
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,645
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB US81 over Dry Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US81 over Dry Sandy Creek in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5,645 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,032 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 41 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 | 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 NB US81 over Dry Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB US81 over Dry Sandy 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does NB US81 over Dry Sandy Creek carry?
About 5,645 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is NB US81 over Dry Sandy Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns NB US81 over Dry Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.