US Bridges

County Road Q over Sand Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1W of Colon · Structure no. C007802215

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Q over Sand Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road Q over Sand Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Q
CrossesSand Creek
Location1W of Colon
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2933, -96.63
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road Q over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Q 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road Q over Sand Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road Q over Sand Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Q over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.