US20 over Squaw Creek
GoodDawes County, Nebraska · 3E Crawford · Structure no. S020 03759
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,605
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US20 over Squaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20 over Squaw Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 1,605 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,327 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US20 over Squaw Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is US20 over Squaw 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 Squaw Creek carry?
About 1,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US20 over Squaw Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US20 over Squaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.