Conestoga Ave. over Little Blue River
FairAdams County, Nebraska · 14080 S. Conestoga Ave. · Structure no. C000102110
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Conestoga Ave. over Little Blue River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Conestoga Ave. over Little Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Conestoga Ave. over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Conestoga Ave. over Little 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Conestoga Ave. over Little Blue River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Conestoga Ave. over Little Blue River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Conestoga Ave. over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.