N79 over Oak Creek
FairLancaster County, Nebraska · 5S Agnew · Structure no. S079 00448
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,460
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N79 over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N79 over Oak Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,709 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N79 over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is N79 over Oak 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does N79 over Oak Creek carry?
About 3,460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is N79 over Oak Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N79 over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.