N79 over Wagon Tounge Creek
GoodLancaster County, Nebraska · 0N Agnew · Structure no. S079 00948
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,750
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N79 over Wagon Tounge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N79 over Wagon Tounge Creek 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 95 ft (29 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N79 over Wagon Tounge Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is N79 over Wagon Tounge 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does N79 over Wagon Tounge Creek carry?
About 2,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N79 over Wagon Tounge Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns N79 over Wagon Tounge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.