US81 over Coon Branch
PoorYork County, Nebraska · 4N York · Structure no. S081 06780
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,055
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 over Coon Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US81 over Coon Branch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,055 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 over Coon Branch built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US81 over Coon Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US81 over Coon Branch carry?
About 4,055 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US81 over Coon Branch?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US81 over Coon Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.