N5 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodThayer County, Nebraska · 11N Deshler · Structure no. S005 01050
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N5 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N5 over Big Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2036. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N5 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is N5 over Big Sandy 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does N5 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is N5 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N5 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.