US Bridges

N8 over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 1SE Fairbury · Structure no. S008 05359

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N8 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying N8 over Stream in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 71 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,612 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN8
CrossesStream
Location1SE Fairbury
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates40.1198, -97.157
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2018)
Projected traffic1,612 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N8 over Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is N8 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N8 over Stream?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N8 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.