US Bridges

US20 over South Creek

Good

Dixon County, Nebraska · 16NE Laurel · Structure no. S020 40702

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,295
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over South Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20 over South 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 174 ft (53 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesSouth Creek
Location16NE Laurel
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.467, -96.8464
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 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 South Creek built?

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

What condition is US20 over South 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 South Creek carry?

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

How long is US20 over South Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US20 over South Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.