US Bridges

80th Road over Wood River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 1W 2S of Alda · Structure no. C004002530

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th Road over Wood River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 80th Road over Wood River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries80th Road
CrossesWood River
Location1W 2S of Alda
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates40.8382, -98.493
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 80th Road over Wood River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80th Road over Wood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 80th Road over Wood River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 80th Road over Wood River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 80th Road over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.