US Bridges

RD 15 over Sand Creek Trib

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1N 2W Ithaca · Structure no. C007803520

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 15 over Sand Creek Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 15 over Sand Creek Trib in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRD 15
CrossesSand Creek Trib
Location1N 2W Ithaca
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates41.1742, -96.5829
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic50 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 RD 15 over Sand Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 15 over Sand Creek Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD 15 over Sand Creek Trib carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 15 over Sand Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RD 15 over Sand Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.