US Bridges

County Highway over Sand Creek

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · 3N 3.5E of Madison · Structure no. C005904720

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Sand Creek in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 68 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSand Creek
Location3N 3.5E of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8833, -97.3867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is County Highway over Sand 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sand Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Sand Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.