US Bridges

US275 over Ives Creek

Fair

Antelope County, Nebraska · 2W Tilden · Structure no. S275 05100

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Ives Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US275 over Ives Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 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 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 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesIves Creek
Location2W Tilden
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0596, -97.8782
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2018)
Projected traffic4,872 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 US275 over Ives Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US275 over Ives 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 US275 over Ives Creek carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Ives Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Ives Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.