US Bridges

US283 over Beaver Creek Tributary

Fair

Furnas County, Nebraska · 9N Kansas State Line · Structure no. S283 00864

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 over Beaver Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying US283 over Beaver Creek Tributary in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS283
CrossesBeaver Creek Tributary
Location9N Kansas State Line
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1267, -99.8938
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic990 by 2038
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US283 over Beaver Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US283 over Beaver Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US283 over Beaver Creek Tributary carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US283 over Beaver Creek Tributary?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US283 over Beaver Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.