US Bridges

Township Road over Wood River

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · .5S 1E of Oconto No. 509A · Structure no. C002105503

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Wood River is a steel culvert carrying Township Road over Wood River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesWood River
Location.5S 1E of Oconto No. 509A
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.135, -99.74
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating90.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Wood River built?

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

What condition is Township Road over Wood River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Township Road over Wood River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Wood River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Township Road over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.