US283 over Plum Creek
GoodGosper County, Nebraska · 4NE Elwood · Structure no. S283 04514
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,910
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US283 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US283 over Plum Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US283 over Plum 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 Plum Creek carry?
About 1,910 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US283 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US283 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.