US385 over Chadron Creek
GoodDawes County, Nebraska · 8S Chadron · Structure no. S385 16041
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US385 over Chadron Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US385 over Chadron Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US385 over Chadron Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US385 over Chadron 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 2022.
How much traffic does US385 over Chadron Creek carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US385 over Chadron Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US385 over Chadron Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.