US Bridges

N21 over Wood River

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 1N Oconto · Structure no. S021 05328

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N21 over Wood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N21 over Wood River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 211.3 mi (340 km).

CarriesN21
CrossesWood River
Location1N Oconto
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates41.1473, -99.7572
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed211.3 mi (340 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N21 over Wood River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N21 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N21 over Wood River carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is N21 over Wood River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N21 over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.