US Bridges

Belvedere Ave over Big Blue River Trib

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · Beatrice Blevedere@ Doyle · Structure no. U019504012

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvedere Ave over Big Blue River Trib is a concrete slab carrying Belvedere Ave over Big Blue River Trib in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesBelvedere Ave
CrossesBig Blue River Trib
LocationBeatrice Blevedere@ Doyle
RouteCity Street 6100
Coordinates40.2484, -96.7552
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2013)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Belvedere Ave over Big Blue River Trib built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belvedere Ave over Big Blue River Trib 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Belvedere Ave over Big Blue River Trib carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Belvedere Ave over Big Blue River Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Belvedere Ave over Big Blue River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.