S. Bladen Rd. over Little Blue River
GoodAdams County, Nebraska · 17055 S. Bladen Rd. · Structure no. C000101505
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Bladen Rd. over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Bladen Rd. over Little Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Bladen Rd. over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. Bladen Rd. over Little 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does S. Bladen Rd. over Little Blue River carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is S. Bladen Rd. over Little Blue River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S. Bladen Rd. over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.