US Bridges

N89 over Sappa Creek Trib

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · 3E Stamford · Structure no. S089 05737

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N89 over Sappa Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying N89 over Sappa Creek Trib in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 68 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN89
CrossesSappa Creek Trib
Location3E Stamford
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates40.133, -99.544
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2018)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N89 over Sappa Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is N89 over Sappa Creek Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N89 over Sappa Creek Trib carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N89 over Sappa Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N89 over Sappa Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.