US Bridges

US275 over Cache Creek

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 3E Ewing · Structure no. S275 02373

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Cache Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US275 over Cache Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesUS275
CrossesCache Creek
Location3E Ewing
RouteU.S. Route 275
Coordinates42.2283, -98.3076
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2018)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 US275 over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 over Cache 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US275 over Cache Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Cache Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.