US Bridges

US275 over Dry Creek

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 2W Meadow Grove · Structure no. S275 05617

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US275 over Dry Creek in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,485 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,279 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS275
CrossesDry Creek
Location2W Meadow Grove
RouteU.S. Route 275
Coordinates42.0379, -97.7815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,485 (2018)
Projected traffic6,279 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 US275 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 over Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US275 over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.