US81 over Bow Creek
FairCedar County, Nebraska · JCT US81/US20 14N · Structure no. S081 19383
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 over Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US81 over Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 72 years old, older 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 6 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 3,410 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,115 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 over Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US81 over Bow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US81 over Bow Creek carry?
About 3,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US81 over Bow Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US81 over Bow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.