US Bridges

Blondo ST over Whispering Ridge Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 179th & Blondo · Structure no. C002821815

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blondo ST over Whispering Ridge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blondo ST over Whispering Ridge Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,420 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesBlondo ST
CrossesWhispering Ridge Creek
Location179th & Blondo
RouteCounty Highway 3810
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2776, -96.19588
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2011)
Projected traffic4,420 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blondo ST over Whispering Ridge Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blondo ST over Whispering Ridge Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Blondo ST over Whispering Ridge Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Blondo ST over Whispering Ridge Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Blondo ST over Whispering Ridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.