US Bridges

NB US81 over UPRR 813-625-U

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · 6N Hebron · Structure no. S081 01856R

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,495
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US81 over UPRR 813-625-U is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US81 over UPRR 813-625-U in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,495 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,968 by 2038. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesNB US81
CrossesUPRR 813-625-U
Location6N Hebron
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates40.2561, -97.5764
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,495 (2018)
Projected traffic7,968 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB US81 over UPRR 813-625-U built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US81 over UPRR 813-625-U 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does NB US81 over UPRR 813-625-U carry?

About 5,495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is NB US81 over UPRR 813-625-U?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NB US81 over UPRR 813-625-U?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.