US Bridges

362A Ave over Blackwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Hayes County, Nebraska · 4S 2W of Hayes Center · Structure no. C004303105

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

362A Ave over Blackwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 362A Ave over Blackwood Creek in Hayes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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Carries362A Ave
CrossesBlackwood Creek
Location4S 2W of Hayes Center
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyHayes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4553, -101.0564
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic18 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 362A Ave over Blackwood Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 362A Ave over Blackwood Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 362A Ave over Blackwood Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 362A Ave over Blackwood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 362A Ave over Blackwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.