Main Street over White River
PoorPosted for loadDawes County, Nebraska · JCT US20/N71 .2S .7W · Structure no. M0605P4405
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over White River in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over White River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over White River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over White River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over White River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.