US Bridges

US83 over Fremont Slough

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1S North Platte · Structure no. S083 08052L

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 over Fremont Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying US83 over Fremont Slough in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 years old, older 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 6,410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,333 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS83
CrossesFremont Slough
Location1S North Platte
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0972, -100.7647
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,410 (2018)
Projected traffic8,333 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US83 over Fremont Slough built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US83 over Fremont Slough 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US83 over Fremont Slough carry?

About 6,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US83 over Fremont Slough?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US83 over Fremont Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.