N79 over North Oak Creek
GoodSaunders County, Nebraska · 1S Valparaiso · Structure no. S079 01252
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N79 over North Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N79 over North Oak Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N79 over North Oak Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is N79 over North Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.
How much traffic does N79 over North Oak Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is N79 over North Oak Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns N79 over North Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.