US Bridges

W. Pony Express RD over Little Blue River

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 4530 W. Pony Express RD · Structure no. C000102905P

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Pony Express RD over Little Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Pony Express RD over Little Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesW. Pony Express RD
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location4530 W. Pony Express RD
RouteCounty Highway 0P29
Coordinates40.4517, -98.4433
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 W. Pony Express RD over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Pony Express 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 W. Pony Express RD over Little Blue River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is W. Pony Express RD over Little Blue River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W. Pony Express RD over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.