US Bridges

US281 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Holt County, Nebraska · 20N Oneill · Structure no. S281 20290

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 over Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US281 over Eagle Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,878 by 2038. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesUS281
CrossesEagle Creek
Location20N Oneill
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.7338, -98.6575
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2018)
Projected traffic1,878 by 2038
Trucks19%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US281 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US281 over Eagle 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 US281 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US281 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US281 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.