SB US81 over Big Sandy Creek
FairThayer County, Nebraska · 6N Hebron · Structure no. S081 01847L
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,495
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US81 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US81 over Big Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 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 5,495 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,968 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US81 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SB US81 over Big 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 SB US81 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 5,495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SB US81 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SB US81 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.