US Bridges

US83 over Dry Creek

Good

Red Willow County, Nebraska · 2S Mccook · Structure no. S083 01212

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US83 over Dry Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,808 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS83
CrossesDry Creek
Location2S Mccook
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyRed Willow County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1655, -100.6209
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2018)
Projected traffic3,808 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 US83 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US83 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US83 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US83 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.