Road 43 over Silver Creek
GoodBurt County, Nebraska · 3.2E .2N of Tekamah · Structure no. C001134305
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 43 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 43 over Silver Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Road 43 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 43 over Silver 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does Road 43 over Silver Creek carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 43 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Road 43 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.