US81 over Antelope Creek
GoodCedar County, Nebraska · 7S Yankton · Structure no. S081 20809
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US81 over Antelope Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 over Antelope Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US81 over Antelope 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 Antelope Creek carry?
About 4,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US81 over Antelope Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US81 over Antelope Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.