US Bridges

E. 42nd Street over W Fk Big Blue River

Fair

Adams County, Nebraska · 5215 E. 42 Nd. Street · Structure no. C000101220

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 42nd Street over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete slab carrying E. 42nd Street over W Fk Big Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 42nd Street
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location5215 E. 42 Nd. Street
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6259, -98.3018
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 42nd Street over W Fk Big Blue River 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 August 2024.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.