US281 over Lake Creek
GoodHoward County, Nebraska · 3SE St. Paul · Structure no. S281 09091
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,270
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US281 over Lake Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,832 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 over Lake 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US281 over Lake Creek carry?
About 4,270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US281 over Lake Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.