US Bridges

94 RD over Bloody Run

FairPosted for load

Gage County, Nebraska · 1.7S of ROCKFORD/US136 · Structure no. C003413505

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

94 RD over Bloody Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 94 RD over Bloody Run in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 348 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries94 RD
CrossesBloody Run
Location1.7S of ROCKFORD/US136
RouteCounty Highway 7807
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2218, -96.595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (1998)
Projected traffic348 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 94 RD over Bloody Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 94 RD over Bloody Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 94 RD over Bloody Run carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 94 RD over Bloody Run?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 94 RD over Bloody Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.