N8 over N Fk Big Nemaha River
PoorRichardson County, Nebraska · In Salem · Structure no. S008 14278
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 254 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N8 over N Fk Big Nemaha River is a steel truss - thru carrying N8 over N Fk Big Nemaha River in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2038. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N8 over N Fk Big Nemaha River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is N8 over N Fk Big Nemaha River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does N8 over N Fk Big Nemaha River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is N8 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N8 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.