US20 over Soldier Creek
GoodDawes County, Nebraska · 3W Crawford · Structure no. S020 03179
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 815
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US20 over Soldier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20 over Soldier Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 93 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 815 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US20 over Soldier Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US20 over Soldier 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US20 over Soldier Creek carry?
About 815 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US20 over Soldier Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US20 over Soldier Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.