78th RD over Wood River
GoodBuffalo County, Nebraska · 1W of Gibbon · Structure no. C001004215P
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
78th RD over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 78th RD over Wood River in Buffalo 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 78th RD over Wood River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is 78th RD over Wood 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does 78th RD over Wood River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 78th RD over Wood River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 78th RD over Wood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.