US Bridges

County Highway over N Br Big Blue River

Good

Polk County, Nebraska · 1.2SW of Stromsburg · Structure no. C007202305

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Br Big Blue River is a concrete slab carrying County Highway over N Br Big Blue River in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Br Big Blue River
Location1.2SW of Stromsburg
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates41.0867, -97.6167
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over N Br Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over N Br Big 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over N Br Big Blue River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over N Br Big Blue River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over N Br Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.