US Bridges

West Dakota JCT RD over White River

Good

Dawes County, Nebraska · Wjct US20/US385 1N 1W · Structure no. C002322210

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Dakota JCT RD over White River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Dakota JCT RD over White River in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Dakota JCT RD
CrossesWhite River
LocationWjct US20/US385 1N 1W
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyDawes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.8574, -103.0894
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed12.4 mi (20 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 West Dakota JCT RD over White River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Dakota JCT RD over White 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Dakota JCT RD over White River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is West Dakota JCT RD over White River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West Dakota JCT RD over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.