US Bridges

N8/N15 over UPRR

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · .1 SE Fairbury · Structure no. S008 05253

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N8/N15 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N8/N15 over UPRR in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2038. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN8/N15
CrossesUPRR
Location.1 SE Fairbury
RouteState Highway 8
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1249, -97.1697
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2018)
Projected traffic2,232 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N8/N15 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N8/N15 over UPRR 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/N15 over UPRR carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N8/N15 over UPRR?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N8/N15 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.