N21 over Wood River Trib
GoodCuster County, Nebraska · 1S Oconto · Structure no. S021 05160
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N21 over Wood River Trib is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N21 over Wood River Trib in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 N21 over Wood River Trib built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is N21 over Wood River Trib 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does N21 over Wood River Trib carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is N21 over Wood River Trib?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N21 over Wood River Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.