US Bridges

Blaine Street over Wood River Floodway

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · JCT US34/BLAINE ST .5S · Structure no. U104513925

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blaine Street over Wood River Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blaine Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesBlaine Street
CrossesWood River Floodway
LocationJCT US34/BLAINE ST .5S
RouteCity Street 139
Coordinates40.8807, -98.3588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 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 (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1999)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Blaine Street over Wood River Floodway built?

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

What condition is Blaine Street over Wood River Floodway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Blaine Street over Wood River Floodway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Blaine Street 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 Blaine Street over Wood River Floodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.