US Bridges

County Highway over Wood River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · .2S of Amherst · Structure no. C001011720

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 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 2006, so it is 19 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWood River
Location.2S of Amherst
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates40.8317, -99.2733
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Wood River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Wood River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Wood River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.