US20 over Willis Creek
GoodDakota County, Nebraska · 4W Jackson · Structure no. S020 41820
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,640
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US20 over Willis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20 over Willis Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 71 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 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,432 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US20 over Willis Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US20 over Willis 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US20 over Willis Creek carry?
About 2,640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US20 over Willis Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US20 over Willis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.