US281 over Little Blue River
GoodAdams County, Nebraska · 3N Ayr · Structure no. S281 03700
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 357 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,155
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US281 over Little Blue River in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,102 by 2038. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US281 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 2023.
How much traffic does US281 over Little Blue River carry?
About 3,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US281 over Little Blue River?
The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.