US Bridges

US281/N91 over Cedar River

Fair

Greeley County, Nebraska · 10S Bartlett · Structure no. S281 13112

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,435
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281/N91 over Cedar River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US281/N91 over Cedar River in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2038. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS281/N91
CrossesCedar River
Location10S Bartlett
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates41.7353, -98.5459
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2018)
Projected traffic2,224 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US281/N91 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US281/N91 over Cedar River 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/N91 over Cedar River carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US281/N91 over Cedar River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US281/N91 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.