US Bridges

Liberty Ave. over Little Blue River

Fair

Adams County, Nebraska · 14310 S. Liberty Ave. · Structure no. C000102310

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Ave. over Little Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Ave. over Little Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 51 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Ave.
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location14310 S. Liberty Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 7531
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4096, -98.5155
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Ave. over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Liberty 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 Liberty Ave. over Little Blue River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Liberty Ave. over Little Blue River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Ave. over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.