County Highway over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadOtoe County, Nebraska · 2S 1.8E Lorton · Structure no. C006653225
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Sandy Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is County Highway over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sandy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.