US Bridges

County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River

Good

Hamilton County, Nebraska · .5NW Stockham · Structure no. C004103505P

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location.5NW Stockham
RouteCounty Highway 0P35
Coordinates40.7233, -97.95
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.