US Bridges

Wood River RD over N Ch Platte River

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · 2.6S .8W Alda · Structure no. C004003210

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood River RD over N Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wood River RD over N Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesWood River RD
CrossesN Ch Platte River
Location2.6S .8W Alda
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates40.8298, -98.4924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 Wood River RD over N Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood River RD over N Ch Platte River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wood River RD over N Ch Platte River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Wood River RD over N Ch Platte River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wood River RD over N Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.