US Bridges

E. 42nd ST over W Fk Big Blue River

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 730 E 42nd. St. · Structure no. C000101210

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 42nd ST over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying E. 42nd ST over W Fk Big Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 42nd ST
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location730 E 42nd. St.
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6261, -98.3738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 42nd ST over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 42nd ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does E. 42nd ST over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is E. 42nd ST over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns E. 42nd ST over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.