US Bridges

N11 over Wood River

PoorPosted for load

Hall County, Nebraska · 1N Wood River · Structure no. S011 01109

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,715
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N11 over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying N11 over Wood River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN11
CrossesWood River
Location1N Wood River
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates40.8336, -98.6075
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,715 (2018)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2038
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N11 over Wood River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is N11 over Wood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does N11 over Wood River carry?

About 1,715 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N11 over Wood River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N11 over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.