US Bridges

E 56th ST over Wood River Trib

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · E 56th and Cherry · Structure no. U135024630

Built
2014
11 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 56th ST over Wood River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying E 56th ST over Wood River Trib in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesE 56th ST
CrossesWood River Trib
LocationE 56th and Cherry
RouteState Highway 1880
Coordinates40.7282, -99.0264
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic350 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 56th ST over Wood River Trib built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is E 56th ST 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does E 56th ST over Wood River Trib carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E 56th ST over Wood River Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns E 56th ST over Wood River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.