US Bridges

US275 over Deer Creek

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · 2E Meadow Grove · Structure no. S275 06056

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,565
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US275 over Deer 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 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 4,565 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,391 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2E Meadow Grove
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0286, -97.6989
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,565 (2018)
Projected traffic6,391 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US275 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is US275 over Deer Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does US275 over Deer Creek carry?

About 4,565 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.