US Bridges

County Highway over Little Blue River

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 4W .4S of Powell · Structure no. C004800105P

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Little Blue River in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location4W .4S of Powell
RouteCounty Highway 0P1
Coordinates40.215, -97.36
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Little Blue River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Little Blue River?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.