US281 over Cache Creek
GoodHolt County, Nebraska · 25S Oneill · Structure no. S281 15832
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US281 over Cache Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 US281 over Cache Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 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 US281 over Cache Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US281 over Cache Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over Cache Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.