US281/N70 over Beaver Creek
GoodWheeler County, Nebraska · 7N Bartlett · Structure no. S281 14801
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,310
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281/N70 over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying US281/N70 over Beaver Creek in Wheeler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 67 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,031 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 242.3 mi (390 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281/N70 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US281/N70 over Beaver 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US281/N70 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US281/N70 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US281/N70 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.