US Bridges

County Highway over Wood River

FairPosted for load

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 3.5E 3S of Miller · Structure no. C001011115P

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Wood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWood River
Location3.5E 3S of Miller
RouteCounty Highway 0P111
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.89, -99.3217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Wood River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Highway over Wood River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.