N4 over Dry Sandy Creek
FairThayer County, Nebraska · 8W Daykin · Structure no. S004 11877
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 735
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4 over Dry Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N4 over Dry Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4 over Dry Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is N4 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does N4 over Dry Sandy Creek carry?
About 735 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N4 over Dry Sandy Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns N4 over Dry Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.