N40 over Wood River
FairBuffalo County, Nebraska · 2NW Riverdale · Structure no. S040 07935
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,990
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N40 over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying N40 over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,085 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is N40 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does N40 over Wood River carry?
About 1,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is N40 over Wood River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N40 over Wood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.