US Bridges

Road Aa over Dry Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Thayer County, Nebraska · 2E US81 Fillmore Cl · Structure no. C008510215

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road Aa over Dry Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Road Aa over Dry Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad Aa
CrossesDry Sandy Creek
Location2E US81 Fillmore Cl
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3506, -97.5462
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic47 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road Aa over Dry Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road Aa over Dry Sandy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Road Aa over Dry Sandy Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road Aa over Dry Sandy Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Road Aa over Dry Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.