US Bridges

N103 over Big Blue River Tributary

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 4S De Witt · Structure no. S103 02200

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N103 over Big Blue River Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N103 over Big Blue River Tributary in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN103
CrossesBig Blue River Tributary
Location4S De Witt
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates40.3462, -96.9161
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2018)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2038
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N103 over Big Blue River Tributary built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N103 over Big Blue River Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N103 over Big Blue River Tributary carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N103 over Big Blue River Tributary?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N103 over Big Blue River Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.