US Bridges

US20 over Antelope Creek

Good

Sheridan County, Nebraska · 1E Gordon · Structure no. S020 10699

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Antelope Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20 over Antelope Creek in Sheridan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location1E Gordon
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.7833, -102.182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2018)
Projected traffic1,911 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US20 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US20 over Antelope 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US20 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US20 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.