US Bridges

Bluff Center Road over Wood River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · Wjct US30/N11 .8S 4W · Structure no. C004010510

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Center Road over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bluff Center Road over Wood River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesBluff Center Road
CrossesWood River
LocationWjct US30/N11 .8S 4W
RouteCounty Highway 2245
Coordinates40.8049, -98.6838
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2011)
Projected traffic115 by 2031
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff Center Road over Wood River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Center 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Center Road over Wood River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bluff Center Road over Wood River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Center Road over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.