US Bridges

US83 over Republican River

Fair

Red Willow County, Nebraska · 1S Mccook · Structure no. S083 01364

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,815
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 over Republican River in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 years old, older 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 2,815 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,097 by 2038. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS83
CrossesRepublican River
Location1S Mccook
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyRed Willow County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1874, -100.6191
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,815 (2018)
Projected traffic3,097 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Republican River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US83 over Republican River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US83 over Republican River carry?

About 2,815 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US83 over Republican River?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US83 over Republican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.