US Bridges

Ave 322 over Republican River N Fk

Good

Dundy County, Nebraska · 5.3E 1.3N of Haigler · Structure no. C002902505

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 322 over Republican River N Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave 322 over Republican River N Fk in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 322
CrossesRepublican River N Fk
Location5.3E 1.3N of Haigler
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyDundy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0344, -101.8344
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Ave 322 over Republican River N Fk built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 322 over Republican River N Fk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 322 over Republican River N Fk carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave 322 over Republican River N Fk?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 322 over Republican River N Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.