3rd Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib
FairThayer County, Nebraska · Sjct US81/N4 4.3W .5S · Structure no. C008500805P
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 59 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 3rd Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is 3rd Street over Big Sandy 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 3rd Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is 3rd Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.