US81 over West Bow Creek
GoodCedar County, Nebraska · 12S Yankton · Structure no. S081 20306
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,475
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 over West Bow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US81 over West Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,475 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,039 by 2038. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 over West Bow Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US81 over West Bow 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 US81 over West Bow Creek carry?
About 3,475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US81 over West Bow Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US81 over West Bow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.