US Bridges

N87 over Hay Springs Creek

Good

Sheridan County, Nebraska · 3S Hay Springs · Structure no. S087 04142

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,145
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N87 over Hay Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N87 over Hay Springs Creek in Sheridan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN87
CrossesHay Springs Creek
Location3S Hay Springs
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates42.6397, -102.6948
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,145 (2018)
Projected traffic1,546 by 2038
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N87 over Hay Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N87 over Hay Springs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N87 over Hay Springs Creek carry?

About 1,145 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N87 over Hay Springs Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N87 over Hay Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.