US Bridges

115th RD over Wood River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · .5E of Riverdale · Structure no. C001023820

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

115th RD over Wood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 115th RD over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries115th RD
CrossesWood River
Location.5E of Riverdale
RouteCounty Highway 7456
Coordinates40.7862, -99.1492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1998)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 115th RD over Wood River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 115th 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 2021.

How much traffic does 115th RD over Wood River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 115th RD over Wood River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 115th RD over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.