US Bridges

Township Road over W Fk Big Blue River

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 7W US81 York Cl · Structure no. C003000205

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over W Fk Big Blue River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road over W Fk Big Blue River in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location7W US81 York Cl
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates40.6986, -97.7307
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Township Road over W Fk Big Blue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.