US Bridges

H RD over Big Blue River N Br W Fk

Fair

Hamilton County, Nebraska · JCT I80/S-41B 5.3S · Structure no. C004101505

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H RD over Big Blue River N Br W Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H RD over Big Blue River N Br W Fk in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 41 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesH RD
CrossesBig Blue River N Br W Fk
LocationJCT I80/S-41B 5.3S
RouteCounty Highway 2455
CountyHamilton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7471, -98.1498
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2011)
Projected traffic285 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H RD over Big Blue River N Br W Fk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is H RD over Big Blue River N Br W Fk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does H RD over Big Blue River N Br W Fk carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is H RD over Big Blue River N Br W Fk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns H RD over Big Blue River N Br W Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.