US Bridges

US20 over Middle Logan Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 4E Cedar/Pierce Cl · Structure no. S020 38101

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,995
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Middle Logan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20 over Middle Logan Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,995 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,594 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesMiddle Logan Creek
Location4E Cedar/Pierce Cl
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.3932, -97.2957
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,995 (2018)
Projected traffic2,594 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US20 over Middle Logan Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US20 over Middle Logan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US20 over Middle Logan Creek carry?

About 1,995 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Middle Logan Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US20 over Middle Logan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.