N15 over Cub Creek
FairJefferson County, Nebraska · 7N Fairbury · Structure no. S015 01730
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,120
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N15 over Cub Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N15 over Cub Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,756 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N15 over Cub Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is N15 over Cub Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does N15 over Cub Creek carry?
About 2,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is N15 over Cub Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns N15 over Cub Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.