US Bridges

US83 over Red Willow Creek

Fair

Red Willow County, Nebraska · 10.3N Mccook · Structure no. S083 02604

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,045
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 over Red Willow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 over Red Willow Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 90 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 2,045 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,495 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 161.6 mi (260 km).

Location

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CarriesUS83
CrossesRed Willow Creek
Location10.3N Mccook
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyRed Willow County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3446, -100.6446
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,045 (2018)
Projected traffic2,495 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed161.6 mi (260 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 US83 over Red Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US83 over Red Willow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US83 over Red Willow Creek carry?

About 2,045 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US83 over Red Willow Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US83 over Red Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.