US Bridges

Road 5 over Big Blue River N Br Trib

Good

Hamilton County, Nebraska · .8S 3.6E Giltner · Structure no. C004115810

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 5 over Big Blue River N Br Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Road 5 over Big Blue River N Br Trib in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRoad 5
CrossesBig Blue River N Br Trib
Location.8S 3.6E Giltner
RouteCounty Highway 158
Coordinates40.7564, -98.0802
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic49 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 5 over Big Blue River N Br Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 5 over Big Blue River N Br Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does Road 5 over Big Blue River N Br Trib carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 5 over Big Blue River N Br Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road 5 over Big Blue River N Br Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.