Township Road over Little Blue River
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Nebraska · 5W 3.2N Deweese · Structure no. C001800513
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road over Little Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road over Little Blue River in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 18 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road over Little Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Township Road over Little Blue River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Township Road over Little Blue River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.