13th Street over Big Blue River
GoodSaline County, Nebraska · In Crete · Structure no. U062001220
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
13th Street over Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13th Street over Big Blue River in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2033. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13th Street over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13th Street 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 13th Street over Big Blue River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 13th Street over Big Blue River?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 13th Street over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.