County Road over Little Blue River
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Nebraska · 15140 S. Prosser Ave. · Structure no. C000101705
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Little Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Little 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Little Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does County Road over Little Blue River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Road over Little Blue River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.