US Bridges

S41B Giltner Spur over N Br W Fk Big Blue R Tri

Good

Hamilton County, Nebraska · 1N Giltner · Structure no. SS41B00609

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S41B Giltner Spur over N Br W Fk Big Blue R Tri is a concrete culvert carrying S41B Giltner Spur over N Br W Fk Big Blue R Tri in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 years old, older 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS41B Giltner Spur
CrossesN Br W Fk Big Blue R Tri
Location1N Giltner
RouteState Highway 0S41B
Coordinates40.7844, -98.1495
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2018)
Projected traffic1,034 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S41B Giltner Spur over N Br W Fk Big Blue R Tri built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is S41B Giltner Spur over N Br W Fk Big Blue R Tri 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S41B Giltner Spur over N Br W Fk Big Blue R Tri carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S41B Giltner Spur over N Br W Fk Big Blue R Tri?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S41B Giltner Spur over N Br W Fk Big Blue R Tri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.