Airport Road over White River
PoorPosted for loadDawes County, Nebraska · Wjct US20/US385 3.1W · Structure no. C002302605
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airport Road over White River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over White River in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airport Road over White River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airport Road over White River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Airport Road over White River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Airport Road over White River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Airport Road over White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.