US Bridges

US183 over Bone Creek

Good

Brown County, Nebraska · 11S Springview · Structure no. S183 20252

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Bone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183 over Bone Creek in Brown County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2038. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesBone Creek
Location11S Springview
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates42.6716, -99.7658
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic765 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US183 over Bone Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over Bone 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 US183 over Bone Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Bone Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over Bone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.