US Bridges

US81 over Lincoln Creek

Fair

York County, Nebraska · 1N York · Structure no. S081 06464

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,055
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US81 over Lincoln Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US81 over Lincoln Creek in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 92 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 5 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 4,055 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS81
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location1N York
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyYork County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9103, -97.5976
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,055 (2018)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US81 over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US81 over Lincoln 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 US81 over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 4,055 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US81 over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US81 over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.