S18C Deweese Spur over Little Blue River
FairClay County, Nebraska · .4NE Deweese · Structure no. SS18C00479
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S18C Deweese Spur over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S18C Deweese Spur over Little Blue River in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 31 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S18C Deweese Spur over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S18C Deweese Spur over Little 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S18C Deweese Spur over Little Blue River carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S18C Deweese Spur over Little Blue River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S18C Deweese Spur over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.