US Bridges

Lochland Rd. over W Fk Big Blue River

GoodPosted for load

Adams County, Nebraska · 5905 E. Lochland Rd. · Structure no. C000101010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lochland Rd. over W Fk Big Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lochland Rd. over W Fk Big Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesLochland Rd.
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location5905 E. Lochland Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 7552
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6404, -98.2907
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic68 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lochland Rd. over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lochland Rd. over W Fk Big Blue River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lochland Rd. over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Lochland Rd. over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lochland Rd. over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.