US Bridges

RD 444 over Wood River

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-24B 15.3N · Structure no. C002407325

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 444 over Wood River is a concrete culvert carrying RD 444 over Wood River in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 444
CrossesWood River
LocationJCT US30/L-24B 15.3N
RouteCounty Highway 1855
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9589, -99.5389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 444 over Wood River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 444 over Wood 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 RD 444 over Wood River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is RD 444 over Wood River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RD 444 over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.