US20 over Dead Horse Creek
GoodDawes County, Nebraska · 6W Chadron · Structure no. S020 05242
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,875
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US20 over Dead Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20 over Dead Horse 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 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 46 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US20 over Dead Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US20 over Dead Horse 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 Dead Horse Creek carry?
About 1,875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US20 over Dead Horse Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US20 over Dead Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.