US183 over Elk Creek
GoodCuster County, Nebraska · 10S Ansley · Structure no. S183 07981
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US183 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US183 over Elk Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US183 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US183 over Elk 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US183 over Elk Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US183 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US183 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.