NB US81 over Spring Creek
FairYork County, Nebraska · 1N Mccool Junction · Structure no. S081 05362R
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,495
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB US81 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US81 over Spring Creek in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,495 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,468 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB US81 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is NB US81 over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does NB US81 over Spring Creek carry?
About 8,495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is NB US81 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NB US81 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.