US Bridges

US281/N2 over Old US30/UPRR

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · In Grand Island · Structure no. S281 06890

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,864
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281/N2 over Old US30/UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US281/N2 over Old US30/UPRR in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 64 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 15,864 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,592 by 2038. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS281/N2
CrossesOld US30/UPRR
LocationIn Grand Island
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9085, -98.3832
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,864 (2018)
Projected traffic24,592 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US281/N2 over Old US30/UPRR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US281/N2 over Old US30/UPRR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US281/N2 over Old US30/UPRR carry?

About 15,864 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US281/N2 over Old US30/UPRR?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US281/N2 over Old US30/UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.