US Bridges

S Showboat Blvd over Little Blue River

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Nebraska · 13075 S Showboat Blvd · Structure no. C000104105P

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Showboat Blvd over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Showboat Blvd over Little Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesS Showboat Blvd
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location13075 S Showboat Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 2175
Coordinates40.424, -98.344
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2011)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 S Showboat Blvd over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is S Showboat Blvd 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 2024.

How much traffic does S Showboat Blvd over Little Blue River carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is S Showboat Blvd over Little Blue River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S Showboat Blvd over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.