US Bridges

Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · JCT US34/STUHR RD .5S · Structure no. C004014313

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway is a concrete continuous slab 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2030. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesStuhr Road
CrossesWood River Floodway
LocationJCT US34/STUHR RD .5S
RouteCounty Highway 143
Coordinates40.8788, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 2022.

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 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stuhr Road over Wood River Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.