US81 over Beaver Creek
GoodYork County, Nebraska · 1W .5S York · Structure no. S081 06123
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,535
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US81 over Beaver Creek in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,535 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,576 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US81 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US81 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 4,535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US81 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US81 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.