US283 over Elk Creek
GoodGosper County, Nebraska · 11N Arapahoe · Structure no. S283 03284
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,225
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US283 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US283 over Elk Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 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 Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US283 over Elk 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 Elk Creek carry?
About 1,225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US283 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US283 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.