US Bridges

N8 over Big Indian Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 1E Odell · Structure no. S008 07563

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N8 over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N8 over Big Indian Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2038. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN8
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location1E Odell
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates40.0452, -96.7853
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2018)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N8 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is N8 over Big Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does N8 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N8 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N8 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.