US20 over Breslau Creek
PoorPosted for loadPierce County, Nebraska · 4W Osmond · Structure no. S020 36120
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,570
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US20 over Breslau Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20 over Breslau Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 91 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,341 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US20 over Breslau Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is US20 over Breslau Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US20 over Breslau Creek carry?
About 2,570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US20 over Breslau Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US20 over Breslau Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.