US Bridges

N8 over Rose Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 2W Reynolds · Structure no. S008 03863

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N8 over Rose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N8 over Rose Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2038. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN8
CrossesRose Creek
Location2W Reynolds
RouteState Highway 8
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.06, -97.36
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2018)
Projected traffic655 by 2038
Trucks23%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N8 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is N8 over Rose 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N8 over Rose Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is N8 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N8 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.