US Bridges

US20 over E Br Verdigris Creek

Fair

Antelope County, Nebraska · 2E Royal · Structure no. S020 33948

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,405
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over E Br Verdigris Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US20 over E Br Verdigris Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,756 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS20
CrossesE Br Verdigris Creek
Location2E Royal
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3352, -98.0921
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2018)
Projected traffic1,756 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US20 over E Br Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US20 over E Br Verdigris 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US20 over E Br Verdigris Creek carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US20 over E Br Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US20 over E Br Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.