US Bridges

145th RD over Wood River Trib

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1.5S 2.5W of Amherst · Structure no. C001003425

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

145th RD over Wood River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 145th RD over Wood River Trib in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Carries145th RD
CrossesWood River Trib
Location1.5S 2.5W of Amherst
RouteCounty Highway 7382
Coordinates40.8154, -99.3208
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 145th RD over Wood River Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 145th RD over Wood River Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 145th RD over Wood River Trib carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 145th RD over Wood River Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 145th RD over Wood River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.