S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River
FairButler County, Nebraska · .3E of Ulysses · Structure no. SS12C00488
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.