US Bridges

US20 over Ash Creek

Good

Dawes County, Nebraska · 11E Crawford · Structure no. S020 04527

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Ash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20 over Ash Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,719 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesAsh Creek
Location11E Crawford
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.7573, -103.2544
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2018)
Projected traffic2,719 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US20 over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US20 over Ash 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 Ash Creek carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US20 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.