US Bridges

Road 2350 over Big Blue River Trib

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 1E 4.2N of Wilber · Structure no. C007604515P

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 2350 over Big Blue River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Road 2350 over Big Blue River Trib in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 2350
CrossesBig Blue River Trib
Location1E 4.2N of Wilber
RouteCounty Highway 7743
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.53976, -96.94096
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1998)
Projected traffic272 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 2350 over Big Blue River Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 2350 over Big Blue River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Road 2350 over Big Blue River Trib carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Road 2350 over Big Blue River Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road 2350 over Big Blue River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.