N8 over Big Blue River
GoodGage County, Nebraska · 1W Barneston · Structure no. S008 08619
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 462 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N8 over Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N8 over Big Blue River in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2038. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | 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 N8 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is N8 over Big Blue River 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 Blue River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is N8 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns N8 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.