N8 over Rock Creek
GoodRichardson County, Nebraska · 1S Salem · Structure no. S008 14104
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 595
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N8 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N8 over Rock Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2038. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 N8 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is N8 over Rock 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does N8 over Rock Creek carry?
About 595 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is N8 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N8 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.