N79 over Sand Creek Trib.
FairSaunders County, Nebraska · 1S Morse Bluff · Structure no. S079 03977
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,245
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N79 over Sand Creek Trib. is a concrete continuous slab carrying N79 over Sand Creek Trib. in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 2,245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N79 over Sand Creek Trib. built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is N79 over Sand Creek Trib. 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 Trib. carry?
About 2,245 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is N79 over Sand Creek Trib.?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N79 over Sand Creek Trib.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.