N33 over Big Blue River
FairSaline County, Nebraska · 0W Crete · Structure no. S033 01026
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,280
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N33 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N33 over Big Blue River in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 85 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,280 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,159 by 2038. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N33 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is N33 over Big Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does N33 over Big Blue River carry?
About 6,280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is N33 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns N33 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.