Dawson Street over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadCuster County, Nebraska · Ansley Old US183 @ N2 · Structure no. M0075A9105
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dawson Street over Mud Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dawson Street over Mud Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dawson Street over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is Dawson Street over Mud 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Dawson Street over Mud Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Dawson Street over Mud Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Dawson Street over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.