US Bridges

N10 over Wood River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 3N Kearney City Limits · Structure no. S010 06089

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,785
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N10 over Wood River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N10 over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,785 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,813 by 2038. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN10
CrossesWood River
Location3N Kearney City Limits
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.754, -99.0839
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,785 (2018)
Projected traffic6,813 by 2038
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N10 over Wood River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N10 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does N10 over Wood River carry?

About 3,785 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N10 over Wood River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N10 over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.