US Bridges

County Highway over Wood River

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · N Edge of Shelton · Structure no. C001063850

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Wood River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWood River
LocationN Edge of Shelton
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7867, -98.7317
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 2000, making it 25 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Wood River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Wood River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.