US Bridges

RD 22 over Big Blue River N Branch

Good

Butler County, Nebraska · .5S .7E Ulysses · Structure no. C001205605

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 22 over Big Blue River N Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RD 22 over Big Blue River N Branch in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 22
CrossesBig Blue River N Branch
Location.5S .7E Ulysses
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyButler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.061, -97.1906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic76 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 RD 22 over Big Blue River N Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 22 over Big Blue River N Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RD 22 over Big Blue River N Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 22 over Big Blue River N Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RD 22 over Big Blue River N Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.