US Bridges

Guenther RD over Wood River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 1W 1.6S Alda · Structure no. C004013010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guenther RD over Wood River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guenther RD over Wood River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesGuenther RD
CrossesWood River
Location1W 1.6S Alda
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates40.8443, -98.4929
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 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 Guenther RD over Wood River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guenther 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Guenther RD over Wood River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Guenther RD over Wood River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Guenther RD over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.