US Bridges

US75 over Elm Creek

Fair

Burt County, Nebraska · Scl Decatur · Structure no. S075 14855

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,465
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 over Elm Creek in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75
CrossesElm Creek
LocationScl Decatur
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9995, -96.2508
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2018)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 US75 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 over Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US75 over Elm Creek carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US75 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.