N8 over Brawner Creek
GoodJefferson County, Nebraska · 02 SE Fairbury · Structure no. S008 05303
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,595
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N8 over Brawner Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N8 over Brawner Creek 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 1,595 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,313 by 2038. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N8 over Brawner Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is N8 over Brawner 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 Brawner Creek carry?
About 1,595 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N8 over Brawner Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N8 over Brawner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.