US Bridges

US83/N23 over Medicine Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1S Wellfleet · Structure no. S083 05519

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,135
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83/N23 over Medicine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83/N23 over Medicine Creek in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,135 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2038. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

Location

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CarriesUS83/N23
CrossesMedicine Creek
Location1S Wellfleet
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7409, -100.7201
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,135 (2018)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 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 US83/N23 over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83/N23 over Medicine 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 2023.

How much traffic does US83/N23 over Medicine Creek carry?

About 2,135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US83/N23 over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US83/N23 over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.