US Bridges

RD 779 over Wood River

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 2SE of Oconto #567 · Structure no. C002148810

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 779 over Wood River is a concrete culvert carrying RD 779 over Wood River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRD 779
CrossesWood River
Location2SE of Oconto #567
RouteCounty Highway 488
Coordinates41.1189, -99.72775
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 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 RD 779 over Wood River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 779 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 2024.

How much traffic does RD 779 over Wood River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 779 over Wood River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns RD 779 over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.