US Bridges

Ave E over Wood River Trib

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · .3S 56th & Ave E · Structure no. U135005205

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave E over Wood River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Ave E over Wood River Trib in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,760 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesAve E
CrossesWood River Trib
Location.3S 56th & Ave E
RouteCity Street 5919
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7259, -99.0743
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2004)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ave E over Wood River Trib built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave E over Wood River Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ave E over Wood River Trib carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Ave E over Wood River Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ave E over Wood River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.