US Bridges

120 RD over Bloody Run

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · 3W 2.75S Virginia · Structure no. C003413925

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120 RD over Bloody Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120 RD over Bloody Run in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries120 RD
CrossesBloody Run
Location3W 2.75S Virginia
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2108, -96.5583
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 120 RD over Bloody Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120 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 120 RD over Bloody Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 120 RD over Bloody Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 120 RD over Bloody Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.