US183 over Cherry Valley Creek
PoorBuffalo County, Nebraska · 1S Miller · Structure no. S183 06281
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 805
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US183 over Cherry Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183 over Cherry Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 805 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US183 over Cherry Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US183 over Cherry Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US183 over Cherry Valley Creek carry?
About 805 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US183 over Cherry Valley Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US183 over Cherry Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.