N8 over Smith Creek
GoodJefferson County, Nebraska · 1W Endicott · Structure no. S008 05739
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,240
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N8 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N8 over Smith Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N8 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is N8 over Smith 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 Smith Creek carry?
About 1,240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N8 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N8 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.