US Bridges

Sweetwater Ave over Wood River

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 8W of Gibbon · Structure no. C001024510

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetwater Ave over Wood River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweetwater Ave over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSweetwater Ave
CrossesWood River
Location8W of Gibbon
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.757, -99.0075
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Sweetwater Ave over Wood River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetwater Ave 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 Sweetwater Ave over Wood River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sweetwater Ave over Wood River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetwater Ave over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.