US Bridges

US20/US275 over Dry Creek

Fair

Holt County, Nebraska · 2SE Oneill · Structure no. S020 31101

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,315
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20/US275 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20/US275 over Dry Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 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 3,315 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,641 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS20/US275
CrossesDry Creek
Location2SE Oneill
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4315, -98.5974
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,315 (2018)
Projected traffic4,641 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 US20/US275 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US20/US275 over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US20/US275 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,315 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US20/US275 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US20/US275 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.