US Bridges

US183 over Wagner Creek

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 8S Sargent · Structure no. S183 10638

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Wagner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US183 over Wagner Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,627 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesWagner Creek
Location8S Sargent
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates41.5217, -99.3862
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2018)
Projected traffic1,627 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US183 over Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over Wagner 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 Wagner Creek carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Wagner Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.