N70 over Hays Creek
GoodValley County, Nebraska · 5E Arcadia · Structure no. S070 10755
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 905
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N70 over Hays Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N70 over Hays Creek in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N70 over Hays Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is N70 over Hays 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does N70 over Hays Creek carry?
About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N70 over Hays Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns N70 over Hays Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.