US Bridges

Romeo Road over Little Blue River

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Nebraska · .5W of Steele City · Structure no. C004814405P

Built
1893
132 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romeo Road over Little Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying Romeo Road over Little Blue River in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1893, so it is 132 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRomeo Road
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location.5W of Steele City
RouteCounty Highway 0P144
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0379, -97.0388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.5 US tons
Inventory rating3.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Romeo Road over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025.

What condition is Romeo Road over Little Blue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Romeo Road over Little Blue River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Romeo Road over Little Blue River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Romeo Road over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.