US Bridges

County Highway over Wood River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · .5W .7N of Miller · Structure no. C001010325

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWood River
Location.5W .7N of Miller
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9433, -99.4067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 County Highway over Wood River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Wood River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Highway over Wood River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.