US Bridges

60th RD over Wood River

FairPosted for load

Hall County, Nebraska · 1S .5E Alda · Structure no. C004012910

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th RD over Wood River is a steel truss - thru carrying 60th RD over Wood River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries60th RD
CrossesWood River
Location1S .5E Alda
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8532, -98.4552
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 60th RD over Wood River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th RD over Wood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 60th RD over Wood River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 60th RD over Wood River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 60th RD over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.