County Road W over Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaunders County, Nebraska · 3.5S 2.3E of Morse Bluff · Structure no. C007811030
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road W over Sand Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road W over Sand Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road W over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is County Road W over Sand Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Road W over Sand Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Road W over Sand Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road W over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.