US Bridges

US83 over Brushy Creek

Poor

Frontier County, Nebraska · 3SW Maywood · Structure no. S083 04610

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,745
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 over Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 over Brushy Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,745 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2038. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesUS83
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location3SW Maywood
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6309, -100.6314
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,745 (2018)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US83 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US83 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,745 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US83 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US83 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.