US Bridges

N8 over S Fk Big Nemaha R Trib

Good

Richardson County, Nebraska · 4NE Dubois · Structure no. S008 12672

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N8 over S Fk Big Nemaha R Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying N8 over S Fk Big Nemaha R Trib in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN8
CrossesS Fk Big Nemaha R Trib
Location4NE Dubois
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates40.0517, -95.9856
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 N8 over S Fk Big Nemaha R Trib built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is N8 over S Fk Big Nemaha R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N8 over S Fk Big Nemaha R Trib carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N8 over S Fk Big Nemaha R Trib?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N8 over S Fk Big Nemaha R Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.