US Bridges

E. Blue Hill Road over Stream

Good

Adams County, Nebraska · 300 E. Bluehill Road · Structure no. C000114615

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Blue Hill Road over Stream is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Blue Hill Road over Stream in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesE. Blue Hill Road
CrossesStream
Location300 E. Bluehill Road
RouteCounty Highway 1840
Coordinates40.3793, -98.3782
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic130 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 E. Blue Hill Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Blue Hill Road over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does E. Blue Hill Road over Stream carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E. Blue Hill Road over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E. Blue Hill Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.