US283 over Sappa Creek
GoodFurnas County, Nebraska · 3N Kansas State Line · Structure no. S283 00305
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US283 over Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US283 over Sappa Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US283 over Sappa Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US283 over Sappa 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US283 over Sappa Creek carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US283 over Sappa Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US283 over Sappa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.