US81 over Norwegian Bow Creek
PoorCedar County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N84 · Structure no. S081 19696
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 over Norwegian Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US81 over Norwegian Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 3,410 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,115 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 over Norwegian Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is US81 over Norwegian Bow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US81 over Norwegian Bow Creek carry?
About 3,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US81 over Norwegian Bow Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US81 over Norwegian Bow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.