N79 over Sand Creek
FairSaunders County, Nebraska · 4N Prague · Structure no. S079 03459
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,495
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N79 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N79 over Sand Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 58 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 6 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 1,495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,317 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N79 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is N79 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does N79 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N79 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns N79 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.