US20 over Plum Creek
GoodBrown County, Nebraska · 3W Johnstown · Structure no. S020 22961
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,335
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US20 over Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20 over Plum Creek in Brown County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,736 by 2038. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US20 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US20 over Plum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US20 over Plum Creek carry?
About 1,335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US20 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US20 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.