US281 over Silver Creek
FairGreeley County, Nebraska · At Greeley · Structure no. S281 11816
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,545
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US281 over Silver Creek in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,086 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 over Silver Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US281 over Silver Creek carry?
About 1,545 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US281 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.