US Bridges

US81 over UPRR 188-063-B

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · In Norfolk · Structure no. S081 15568

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,715
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US81 over UPRR 188-063-B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US81 over UPRR 188-063-B in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15,715 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,001 by 2038. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS81
CrossesUPRR 188-063-B
LocationIn Norfolk
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0143, -97.4265
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,715 (2018)
Projected traffic22,001 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US81 over UPRR 188-063-B built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US81 over UPRR 188-063-B 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US81 over UPRR 188-063-B carry?

About 15,715 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US81 over UPRR 188-063-B?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US81 over UPRR 188-063-B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.