Murnen Avenue over Wood River
FairBuffalo County, Nebraska · Gibbon Murnen @ Hershey · Structure no. M1000G6105
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murnen Avenue over Wood River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Murnen Avenue over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murnen Avenue over Wood River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murnen Avenue 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Murnen Avenue over Wood River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Murnen Avenue over Wood River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Murnen Avenue over Wood River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.