US Bridges

US275 over Sand Creek

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · 4NW Wisner · Structure no. S275 09803

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US275 over Sand Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,475 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesSand Creek
Location4NW Wisner
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0186, -96.9823
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2018)
Projected traffic8,475 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 US275 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 over Sand 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US275 over Sand Creek carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.