6900 over Big Sandy Creek Trib
FairThayer County, Nebraska · 2.5W 1S Alexandria · Structure no. C008504140
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6900 over Big Sandy Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6900 over Big Sandy Creek Trib in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 6900 over Big Sandy Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6900 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 6900 over Big Sandy Creek Trib carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is 6900 over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 6900 over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.