US Bridges

US75 over Betz Creek

Poor

Sarpy County, Nebraska · JCT US75/N370 · Structure no. S075 08173

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,095
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Betz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US75 over Betz Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 38,095 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,333 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75
CrossesBetz Creek
LocationJCT US75/N370
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1375, -95.9359
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,095 (2018)
Projected traffic53,333 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US75 over Betz Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US75 over Betz 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US75 over Betz Creek carry?

About 38,095 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Betz Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US75 over Betz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.