US Bridges

Palomino Ave. over Little Blue River

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Nebraska · 11040 S. Palomino Ave · Structure no. C000123910

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palomino Ave. over Little Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palomino Ave. over Little Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 53 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesPalomino Ave.
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location11040 S. Palomino Ave
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4489, -98.3729
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palomino Ave. over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Palomino Ave. over Little Blue River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Palomino Ave. over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.