US Bridges

N79 over North Oak Creek Trib.

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT N79/S-55J 1N · Structure no. S079 00604

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N79 over North Oak Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying N79 over North Oak Creek Trib. in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,538 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN79
CrossesNorth Oak Creek Trib.
LocationJCT N79/S-55J 1N
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates40.97333, -96.79561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2018)
Projected traffic4,538 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 N79 over North Oak Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N79 over North Oak Creek Trib. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N79 over North Oak Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N79 over North Oak Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns N79 over North Oak Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.