US183/N2 over Mud Creek
FairCuster County, Nebraska · 1S Ansley · Structure no. S183 08867
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US183/N2 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183/N2 over Mud Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 89 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US183/N2 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is US183/N2 over Mud 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US183/N2 over Mud Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US183/N2 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US183/N2 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.