US20 over Indian Creek
FairDawes County, Nebraska · 10W Chadron · Structure no. S020 04813
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,875
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US20 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20 over Indian 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,719 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US20 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US20 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US20 over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US20 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US20 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.