N74 over Little Blue River
GoodAdams County, Nebraska · Wcl Ayr · Structure no. S074 03030
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 455
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N74 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N74 over Little Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 455 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2038. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N74 over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is N74 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does N74 over Little Blue River carry?
About 455 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N74 over Little Blue River?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns N74 over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.