N40 over Wood River
GoodBuffalo County, Nebraska · 4NW Amherst · Structure no. S040 07115
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,135
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N40 over Wood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N40 over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,589 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N40 over Wood River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is N40 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 2023.
How much traffic does N40 over Wood River carry?
About 1,135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is N40 over Wood River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N40 over Wood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.