US Bridges

E 26th ST over W Fk Big Blue River

Fair

Adams County, Nebraska · 1175 E 26th Street · Structure no. C000101425

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,925
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 26th ST over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying E 26th ST 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 3,925 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,415 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesE 26th ST
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location1175 E 26th Street
RouteCounty Highway 2175
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6116, -98.3661
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,925 (2011)
Projected traffic3,415 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 26th ST over W Fk Big Blue River built?

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

What condition is E 26th ST 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 26th ST over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 3,925 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E 26th ST over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E 26th ST over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.