US Bridges

SB-US281 over Silver Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 3N Grand Island · Structure no. S281 07580L

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB-US281 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB-US281 over Silver Creek in Hall 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,990 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,584 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSB-US281
CrossesSilver Creek
Location3N Grand Island
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates40.9822, -98.3592
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,990 (2018)
Projected traffic9,584 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB-US281 over Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is SB-US281 over Silver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SB-US281 over Silver Creek carry?

About 5,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB-US281 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SB-US281 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.