US Bridges

235th RD over Wood River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1.5S 3.2E of Miller · Structure no. C001012210

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

235th RD over Wood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 235th RD over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries235th RD
CrossesWood River
Location1.5S 3.2E of Miller
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9022, -99.3262
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 235th RD over Wood River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 235th RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 235th RD over Wood River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 235th RD over Wood River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 235th RD over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.