US Bridges

County RD over Big Blue River

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 4N & 4W of Beatrice · Structure no. C003403007

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD over Big Blue River in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesBig Blue River
Location4N & 4W of Beatrice
RouteCounty Highway 3220
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.321, -96.8162
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2011)
Projected traffic425 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 County RD over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Big Blue 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does County RD over Big Blue River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is County RD over Big Blue River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.