US Bridges

Schauppsville RD over Wood River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 3E 1N Wood River · Structure no. C004012110

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schauppsville RD over Wood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Schauppsville RD over Wood River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSchauppsville RD
CrossesWood River
Location3E 1N Wood River
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates40.8425, -98.5311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic93 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Schauppsville RD over Wood River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schauppsville RD 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 2025.

How much traffic does Schauppsville RD over Wood River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Schauppsville RD over Wood River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Schauppsville RD over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.