N8 over Dry Creek
GoodThayer County, Nebraska · 4W Chester · Structure no. S008 02034
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 735
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N8 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N8 over Dry Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 735 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 N8 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is N8 over Dry 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 N8 over Dry Creek carry?
About 735 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N8 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N8 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.