US Bridges

Road 25 over Sand Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 3S of Morse Bluff · Structure no. C007811555

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 25 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Road 25 over Sand Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRoad 25
CrossesSand Creek
Location3S of Morse Bluff
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates41.3826, -96.7748
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2003)
Projected traffic212 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Road 25 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 25 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road 25 over Sand Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 25 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 25 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.