US20 over White River
GoodDawes County, Nebraska · 1W Crawford · Structure no. S020 03405
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US20 over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20 over White River 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2038. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US20 over White River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US20 over White River 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 White River carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US20 over White River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US20 over White River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.