US283 over Republican River
GoodFurnas County, Nebraska · 1S Arapahoe · Structure no. S283 01953
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 502 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US283 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US283 over Republican River in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,974 by 2038. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Republican River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US283 over Republican River 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 Republican River carry?
About 1,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US283 over Republican River?
The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US283 over Republican River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.