US Bridges

Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · JCT US34/STUHR RD .6S · Structure no. C004014312

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway is a concrete culvert carrying Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesStuhr Road
CrossesWood River Floodway
LocationJCT US34/STUHR RD .6S
RouteCounty Highway 143
Coordinates40.8781, -98.3208
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1999)
Projected traffic136 by 2030
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 Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.