US Bridges

E. 26th St. over W Fk Big Blue River

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 4640 E. 26th. St. · Structure no. C000101435

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 26th St. over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 26th St. over W Fk Big Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 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
Location4640 E. 26th. St.
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6114, -98.311
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 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 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.