US Bridges

US283 over US30/UPRR 816-899-F

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Dawson County, Nebraska · US30/US283 Intrchg · Structure no. S283 05820

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
736 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,875
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 over US30/UPRR 816-899-F is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US283 over US30/UPRR 816-899-F in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 54 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 11,875 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,875 by 2038. The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS283
CrossesUS30/UPRR 816-899-F
LocationUS30/US283 Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7754, -99.7391
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length736 ft (224.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,875 (2018)
Projected traffic11,875 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US283 over US30/UPRR 816-899-F built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US283 over US30/UPRR 816-899-F 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US283 over US30/UPRR 816-899-F carry?

About 11,875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US283 over US30/UPRR 816-899-F?

The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US283 over US30/UPRR 816-899-F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.