N79 over Dunlap Creek
FairSaunders County, Nebraska · 8N Valparaiso · Structure no. S079 02159
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N79 over Dunlap Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N79 over Dunlap Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 65 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N79 over Dunlap Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is N79 over Dunlap 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does N79 over Dunlap Creek carry?
About 1,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N79 over Dunlap Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N79 over Dunlap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.