US Bridges

US20 over Jordan Creek

Good

Dixon County, Nebraska · 13NE Laurel · Structure no. S020 40463

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,295
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US20 over Jordan Creek in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,295 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,984 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS20
CrossesJordan Creek
Location13NE Laurel
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4667, -96.8933
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,295 (2018)
Projected traffic2,984 by 2038
Trucks23%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US20 over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US20 over Jordan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US20 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 2,295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US20 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.