SB-US281 over Prairie Creek
GoodHall County, Nebraska · 5N Grand Island · Structure no. S281 07726L
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,990
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB-US281 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB-US281 over Prairie 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB-US281 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB-US281 over Prairie 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 Prairie Creek carry?
About 5,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SB-US281 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SB-US281 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.