S23A Whitney Spur over White River
PoorDawes County, Nebraska · Scl Whitney · Structure no. SS23A00172
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S23A Whitney Spur over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S23A Whitney Spur over White River in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S23A Whitney Spur over White River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is S23A Whitney Spur 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does S23A Whitney Spur over White River carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S23A Whitney Spur over White River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S23A Whitney Spur over White River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.