US Bridges

Beaver Valley RD over White River Trib

GoodPosted for load

Dawes County, Nebraska · JCT US20/US385 4.5E 5NE · Structure no. C002322420

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley RD over White River Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Valley RD over White River Trib in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 298.3 mi (480 km).

CarriesBeaver Valley RD
CrossesWhite River Trib
LocationJCT US20/US385 4.5E 5NE
RouteCounty Highway 7189
Coordinates42.843, -102.8555
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed298.3 mi (480 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 Beaver Valley RD over White River Trib built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Valley RD over White 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Valley RD over White River Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Beaver Valley RD over White River Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley RD over White River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.