US281 over Niobrara River
GoodHolt County, Nebraska · 6SE Spencer · Structure no. S281 20801
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 662 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,295
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over Niobrara River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US281 over Niobrara River in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,878 by 2038. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 267.2 mi (430 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 over Niobrara River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 over Niobrara River 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 Niobrara River carry?
About 1,295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US281 over Niobrara River?
The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over Niobrara River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.