US Bridges

US183 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1S Elm Creek · Structure no. S183 04841

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US183 over Buffalo Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 5,160 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,708 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS183
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1S Elm Creek
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6994, -99.3795
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,160 (2018)
Projected traffic6,708 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US183 over Buffalo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US183 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.