US Bridges

US275 over Humbug Creek

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Stanton County, Nebraska · 9NW Wisner · Structure no. S275 09309

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Humbug Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US275 over Humbug Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 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 5,480 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,220 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesHumbug Creek
Location9NW Wisner
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyStanton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0187, -97.0781
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,480 (2018)
Projected traffic8,220 by 2038
Trucks21%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US275 over Humbug Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US275 over Humbug 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US275 over Humbug Creek carry?

About 5,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.