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N53 over Big Sandy Creek Trib

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Thayer County, Nebraska · 0S Alexandria · Structure no. S053 00649

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N53 over Big Sandy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying N53 over Big Sandy Creek Trib in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesN53
CrossesBig Sandy Creek Trib
Location0S Alexandria
RouteState Highway 53
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2409, -97.3884
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2018)
Projected traffic306 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N53 over Big Sandy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N53 over Big Sandy Creek Trib 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 N53 over Big Sandy Creek Trib carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N53 over Big Sandy Creek Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns N53 over Big Sandy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.