78th RD over Wood River
FairBuffalo County, Nebraska · .5W of Gibbon · Structure no. C001004220P
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
78th RD over Wood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 78th RD over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 78th RD over Wood River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is 78th RD over Wood 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 78th RD over Wood River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 78th RD over Wood River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 78th RD over Wood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.