US Bridges

Road Aa over Big Blue River W Fk Trib

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 2.5N 3E of Dorchester · Structure no. C007600205P

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road Aa over Big Blue River W Fk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Road Aa over Big Blue River W Fk Trib in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRoad Aa
CrossesBig Blue River W Fk Trib
Location2.5N 3E of Dorchester
RouteCounty Highway 0P2
Coordinates40.6867, -97.0518
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic72 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Road Aa over Big Blue River W Fk Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road Aa over Big Blue River W Fk Trib 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 Road Aa over Big Blue River W Fk Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road Aa over Big Blue River W Fk Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Road Aa over Big Blue River W Fk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.