N41 over Big Blue River
GoodSaline County, Nebraska · 1E Wilber · Structure no. S041 06133
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 359 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N41 over Big Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N41 over Big Blue River in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2038. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N41 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is N41 over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does N41 over Big Blue River carry?
About 1,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N41 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N41 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.