County Highway over Wood River
GoodBuffalo County, Nebraska · .5N 5W of Gibbon · Structure no. C001005115
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Wood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | 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 County Highway over Wood River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is County Highway 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Wood River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Wood River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Wood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.