US Bridges

US75 over New York Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · .5S Herman · Structure no. S075 12479

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over New York Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 over New York Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,143 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS75
CrossesNew York Creek
Location.5S Herman
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates41.6636, -96.2075
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,675 (2018)
Projected traffic5,143 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 New York Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 over New York 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US75 over New York Creek carry?

About 4,675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US75 over New York Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US75 over New York Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.